Toxic epidermal necrolysis with good response to methylprednisolone pulses

Authors

  • 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

Issue

Vol. 33 No. 2 (2020)

Section

Case report

How to Cite

Toxic epidermal necrolysis with good response to methylprednisolone pulses. (2020). Revista De La Sociedad Peruana De Medicina Interna, 33(2), 77-81. https://doi.org/10.36393/spmi.v33i2.524