SJS/TEN Flashcards
1
Q
What type of hypersensitivity is SJS/TEN?
A
Type 3
Immune-complex mediated
2
Q
SJS/TEN definitive Ix
A
Skin Bx
3
Q
What is SJS/TEN?
A
Stevens-Johnson syndrome (SJS) is a serious, immune-complex-mediated hypersensitivity disorder often triggered by medication
4
Q
What sign is use to test for severity of blisters?
A
Nikolsky sign
5
Q
Percentage of SJS affected body surface area
A
< 10%
6
Q
Percentage of TEN affected body area
A
> 30%
