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1
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What is Steven’s-Johnson Syndrome (SJS)?

A

An immune complex mediated hypersensitivity disorder

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What does SJS form a spectrum with?

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Toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN)

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Which is less severe, SJS or TEN?

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SJS

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4
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When is the disease considered SJS not TEN?

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Under 10% skin surface involvement

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What is SJS/TEN in terms of skin involvement?

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10-30%

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6
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How much skin is involved in TEN?

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> 30%

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7
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What sort of hypersensitivity reaction is SJS?

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Type 4

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8
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What happens in the type 4 hypersensitivity reaction of SJS?

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A drug or its metabolite stimulate cytotoxic T cells and T helper cells to initiate autoimmune reactions that attack self-tissues

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What percentage of SJS cases are caused by medication?

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75%

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10
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What percentage of SJS cases are caused by infection and other causes?

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25%

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What are some examples of medications that can cause SJS?

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  • Allopurinol
  • Carbamazepine
  • Sulfonamides
  • Antiviral agents such as nevirapine and abacavir
  • Anticonvulsants
  • NSAIDs
  • Salicylates
  • Sertraline
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12
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What types of infections can cause SJS?

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  • Viral
  • Bacterial
  • Fungal
  • Protozoal
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13
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What viral infections can cause SJS?

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  • HSV
  • EBV
  • Enteroviruses
  • Others
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What bacteria can cause SJS?

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  • Group A β-haemolytic strep
  • Diphtheria
  • Mycobacteria
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What protozoa can cause SJS?

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  • Malaria

- Trichominiasis

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16
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What other than infection and medications can cause SJS?

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Immunisations

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17
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What immunisations can cause SJS?

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  • Measles

- Hep B

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18
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What are the risk factors for SJS?

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  • HIV/AIDS
  • SLE
  • Genetic factors
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19
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How does SJS often start its presentation?

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With a non-specific URTI that can be associated with fever, sore throats, headache, arthralgia, vomiting and diarrhoea, and malaise

20
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After URTI symptoms in early SJS, how does presentation progress?

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To suddenly developing mucocutaneous lesions

21
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How long do the outbreaks of mucocutaneous lesions in SJS typically last?

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2-4 weeks

22
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Are SJS lesions pruritic?

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Not generally

23
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How do the mucocutaneous lesions of SJS present in the mouth?

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As severe oromucosal ulceration

24
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How can respiratory involvement present in SJS?

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As a cough productive of thick, purulent sputum

25
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What symptoms may present if there is genitourinary involvement in SJS?

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Dysuria or inability to pass urine

26
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What symptoms may present if there is ocular involvement in SJS?

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  • Painful red eye
  • Purulent conjunctivitis
  • Photophobia
  • Blepharitis
27
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How is SJS diagnosed?

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On the basis of clinical classification and histopathology of skin biopsy

28
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What will histopathology show in SJS?

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The bullae are subepidermal and there may be epidermal cell necrolysis

29
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What investigations are important in SJS to assess severity and level of dehydration?

A
  • Electrolytes
  • Glucose
  • Bicarbonate
30
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What are the differentials for SJS?

A
  • Bullous pemphygoid
  • Chemical or thermal burns
  • Erythroderma
  • Exfoliative dermatitis
  • Maculopapular drug rashes
  • Staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome
31
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Is SJS worrying?

A

Yes, its a dermatological emergency 🚨

32
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When managing SJS what should be done if possible?

A

Identify the causative agent and withdraw immediately

33
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What system can be used to rapidly assess prognosis of SJS?

A

SCORTEN system

34
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What score on the SCORTEN system for assessing SJS indicates need for ITU treatment?

A

3 or more

35
Q

What are the skin lesions in SJS managed the same as?

A

Burns

36
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What supportive therapy is used in treating SJS?

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  • Maintain airway
  • Maintain haemodynamic stability
  • Correct fluid and electrolyte loss IV
  • Pain relief
37
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What can occur at lesion sites in SJS?

A

Secondary infection

38
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How can oral lesions be managed in SJS?

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Mouthwashes of topical anaesthetics to reduce pain and allow fluid intake

39
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How should ocular SJS be managed?

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Frequent ophthalmology assessment and frequent eye drops including antibiotics and steroids where required

40
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What are the potential complications of SJS?

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  • Dehydration
  • Malnutrition
  • Shock and multi-organ failure
  • Thromboembolism and DIC
  • Secondary infection
  • Scarring
  • GI complications
  • Eye complications
  • Mucosal shedding of airways leading to respiratory failure
41
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What are the potential GI complications of SJS?

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  • Ulceration
  • Necrolysis
  • Strictures
  • Perforation
42
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What are the potential eye complications of SJS?

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  • Corneal ulceration
  • Anterior uveitis
  • Sight impairment
43
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What are the long term skin sequelae that some survivors of SJS experience?

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  • Hyperhidrosis
  • Hair loss
  • Heat and cold sensitivity
  • Scarring
  • Irregular pigmentation
44
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What are the long term mucous membrane sequelae that som survivors of SJS experience?

A

Vaginal, urethral and anal strictures

45
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What are the ocular sequelae that some survivors of SJS experience?

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  • Photophobia

- Sight impairment

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