Long-Term Complications of Stevens-Johnson Syndrome/Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis: The Spectrum of Chronic Problems in Survivors Necessitates Multidisciplinary Follow-Up
February 2017
in “
British Journal of Dermatology
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Stevens-Johnson syndrome toxic epidermal necrolysis post-inflammatory dyspigmentation scarring ocular complications visual impairment chronic oral issues dental issues pulmonary problems abnormal pulmonary function tests urogenital lesions gastrointestinal complications hepatic complications acute kidney injury depression PTSD psycho-social challenges SJS TEN dyspigmentation scars eye complications vision loss oral issues dental problems lung problems abnormal lung function tests genital lesions gut problems liver problems kidney injury mental health issues post-traumatic stress disorder social challenges
Studysummary This review discusses the range of long-term complications, including mucocutaneous, ocular, and psychological sequelae, for survivors of Stevens–Johnson syndrome and toxic epidermal necrolysis, but reports no new clinical results.
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