Toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN)

Essentials of Dx: Toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN)
- Stevens-Johnson syndrome vs toxic epidermal necrolysis
  - Stevens-Johnson syndrome: Less than 10% BSA detachment.
  - Stevens-Johnson syndrome/toxic epidermal necrolysis overlap: 10–30% BSA detachment.
  - Toxic epidermal necrolysis: Greater than 30% BSA detachment.
- Medications are the most common cause.
- Cutaneous lesions are targetoid but often not true three-ring targets.
- Favors the trunk.
- Involves two or more mucous membranes.
- May progress to significant BSA involvement and may be life-threatening.
Reference from CMDT (61st Ed), Pg no: 135

Toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN)

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