necrolysis

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necrolysis - disintegration and dissolution of dead tissue

lysis - (biochemistry) dissolution or destruction of cells such as blood cells or bacteria

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nécrolyse

ne·crol·y·sis

n. necrolisis, necrosis o disolución de tejido.

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necrolysis

n necrólisis f; toxic epidermal — necrólisis epidérmica tóxica

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Key Words: Steven Johnson syndrome, Toxic epidermal necrolysis, Anticonvulsants, Antibiotics, Clinical outcome

CAUSATIVE FACTORS AND CLINICAL OUTCOME IN STEVEN JOHNSON SYNDROME AND TOXIC EPIDERMAL NECROLYSIS

[11] Two cases of toxic epidermal necrolysis also had associated fever.

A clinical study on cutaneous adverse drug reactions

CM is a widely prescribed muscle relaxant which has been reported to cause Stevens–Johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis, and fulminant hepatitis.[sup][5] Etolodac is a NSAID, the culprit drug in DRESS syndrome.

A fatal case of drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptom syndrome associated with cytomegalovirus reactivation

[5,6] There is a wide spectrum of CADR ranging from a transient maculopapular rash to fatal toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN).

Cutaneous adverse drug reactions from a teaching hospital in Bengaluru: An observational study to determine the spectrum and outcome

quetiapine, aripiprazole Hyperpigmentation Phenothiazines Steven-Johnson's syndrome Exanthematous reactions, Hyperpigmentation Antidepressants SSRIs: fluoxetine, Steven-Johnson's escitalopram, syndrome, toxic sertraline, paroxetine; epidermal necrolysis, SNRIs: venlafaxine, Leukocytoclastic duloxetine; ADT vasculitis, and imipramine, erythematous purpura on amitriptyline, sun-exposed areas were clomipramine, doxepin particularly reported on paroxetine, fluvoxamine Anxiolytics Lorazepam, clonazepam, and fluoxetine buspirone Mood stabilizers Lithium Acne, alopecia, psoriasis onset and exacerbation Valproic acid SJS, alopecia Carbamazepine Exanthematous reactions, SJS Lamotrigine Hypersensitive rash, acne, alopecia, SJS ANGIOEDEMA AND URTICARIA

Dermatologic side effects of psychotropic medication and the need for a multidisciplinary approach

In 2007, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) postmarketing adverse events reported that Asian people are highly susceptible to SJS/toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN) compared to Caucasians and issued the FDA Alert [4].

Stevens-Johnson Syndrome following Failure of Genetic Screening prior to Carbamazepine Prescription

Depending on the spread, toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN) has by far the highest lethality [4].

Intensive Care in a Patient with Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis

Stevens-Johnson syndrome (SJS), toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN), and SJS-TEN overlap are considered a spectrum of severe immunologic dermatobullous conditions involving the skin and mucosal membranes and usually triggered by drugs or infections [1, 2].

Factors Contributing to Long-Term Severe Visual Impairment in Stevens-Johnson Syndrome and Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis

By consensus definition in 1993, Stevensp--Johnson syndrome was classified separately from the erythema multiforme spectrum and listed under toxic epidermal necrolysis (3).

Erythema exsudativum multiforme induced by a taurine-containing energy drink

Aim: Stevens Johnson syndrome and toxic epidermal necrolysis are severe acute mucocutaneous diseases.

Evaluation of the patients diagnosed with Stevens Johnson syndrome and toxic epidermal necrolysis: a single center experience

They cover pathophysiology; evaluation, resuscitation, and treatment; wound care, use of antibiotics, and control of burn wound sepsis; nutrition; inhalation injury; general (nonburn) inpatient wound care; toxic epidermal necrolysis syndrome and Stevens-Johnson syndrome; chemical burns; and pediatric burn management.