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toxic epidermal necrolysis Flashcards

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what

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lifethreatining skin disoderder most commonly 2ry to drug reaction

skin develops scalded appearance oevr extensive area

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feaures

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scalded appearance skin
systemically unwell
positive Nikolsky’s sign

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Nikolsky’s sigh

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epidermis seperates with mild lateral pressure

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drugs known to induce TEN

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phenytoin 
sulphonamides
allopurinol 
penicillins
carbamezapine
NSAIDs
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Mx

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stop precipitating factor
supportive care
IVIg

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potential complication

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volume loss and electrolyte derrangement

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