Toxic epidermal necrolysis with good response to methylprednisolone pulses

  • Stalin Vílchez-Rivera Hospital Regional Lambayeque, Chiclayo, Lambayeque
  • María Belén Talledo-Serquén Universidad San Martín de Porras
  • Rodolfo Marcelino Cruz-Villalobos Universidad Nacional Pedro Ruiz Gallo, Lambayeque.
  • César Edmundo Vélez-López Hospital Regional Lambayeque, Chiclayo, Lambayeque
DOI: https://doi.org/10.36393/spmi.v33i2.524
Keywords: Toxic epidermal necrolysis, lamotrigine, methylprednisolone

Abstract

A 15-year-old woman, who, after receiving lamotrigine by uncontrolled epilepsy, developed generalized erythema, blisters and flaking, with mucous membrane involvement and covering 60%-80% of the body surface area.The clinical picture of toxic epidermal necrolysis was confirmed by skin biopsy. In addition to support measures, she was given methylprednisolone pulses with rapid favorable response.

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Published
2020-06-12
How to Cite
Vílchez-Rivera, S., Talledo-Serquén, M. B., Cruz-Villalobos, R. M., & Vélez-López, C. E. (2020). Toxic epidermal necrolysis with good response to methylprednisolone pulses. Revista De La Sociedad Peruana De Medicina Interna, 33(2), 77-81. https://doi.org/10.36393/spmi.v33i2.524
Issue
Vol 33 No 2 (2020)
Section
Case report

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