Toxic epidermal necrolysis in a child. A case report and review of the literature

Autor: M, Chiossi, E, Piccotti, B, Tubino, O, Nemelka, P, Di Pietro
Rok vydání: 2007
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Zdroj: La Pediatria medica e chirurgica : Medical and surgical pediatrics. 29(4)
ISSN: 0391-5387
Popis: A 7-year-old boy with toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN) is reported. The patient was treated with intravenous fluids, antibiotics, steroids, and immunoglobulins. Moreover, total parenteral nutrition was required for 4 days. He gradually improved and was discharged in a good clinical condition. Appropriate treatment for TEN is still controversial. Larger study are required to address this issue.
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