Toxic epidermal necrolysis
Objective: To recognize the common ocular signs and symptoms of toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN), differentiate it from similar diseases, give the appropriate management, and provide continuity of care. Methods: This is a case report of a 21-year-old female patient admitted for ocular involvement...
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| author | Rosalie Mae M. Reyes, MD Jacinto Dy Liacco, MD |
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| description | Objective: To recognize the common ocular signs and symptoms of toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN), differentiate it from similar diseases, give the appropriate management, and provide continuity of care.
Methods: This is a case report of a 21-year-old female patient admitted for ocular involvement of TEN secondary to an acute food reaction and an adverse drug reaction to intravenous cloxacillin.
Results: The patient had hyperemic conjunctivae with infiltration, mucopurulent discharge, and pseudomembrane formation with a corneal epithelial defect. The ocular symptoms were treated with copious irrigation of the conjunctival sac, daily membrane peeling, topical antibiotics, and topical steroids. The patient was advised regular follow-up to prevent symblepharon formation.
Conclusion: With the appropriate diagnosis and management of TEN, ocular symptoms may be relieved and complications prevented. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-97f9ff1d520c4ac3938f8d0ca72789972025-08-20T03:41:57ZengPhilippine Academy of OphthalmologyPhilippine Journal of Ophthalmology0031-76592011-06-013614245281Toxic epidermal necrolysisRosalie Mae M. Reyes, MD0Jacinto Dy Liacco, MD1Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences University of the Philippines– Philippine General Hospital Manila, PhilippinesDepartment of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences University of the Philippines– Philippine General Hospital Manila, PhilippinesObjective: To recognize the common ocular signs and symptoms of toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN), differentiate it from similar diseases, give the appropriate management, and provide continuity of care. Methods: This is a case report of a 21-year-old female patient admitted for ocular involvement of TEN secondary to an acute food reaction and an adverse drug reaction to intravenous cloxacillin. Results: The patient had hyperemic conjunctivae with infiltration, mucopurulent discharge, and pseudomembrane formation with a corneal epithelial defect. The ocular symptoms were treated with copious irrigation of the conjunctival sac, daily membrane peeling, topical antibiotics, and topical steroids. The patient was advised regular follow-up to prevent symblepharon formation. Conclusion: With the appropriate diagnosis and management of TEN, ocular symptoms may be relieved and complications prevented.https://paojournal.com/index.php/pjo/article/view/281toxic epidermal necrolysisadverse drug reactionscalded-skin syndrome |
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| title_short | Toxic epidermal necrolysis |
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