title: [2 cases of toxic epidermal necrolysis or Lyell's syndrome].
abstract: Two cases of Lyell's syndrome (toxic necrolysis of the epidermis) are reported on account of their rarity. The differential diagnosis of this form and its aetiopathogenesis and treatment are described.
mesh_terms: D000667:Ampicillin / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001623:Betamethasone / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002648:Child; D003873:Dermatitis, Exfoliative / Q000175:diagnosis; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D004820:Epidermolysis Bullosa / Q000175:diagnosis; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006854:Hydrocortisone / Q000627:therapeutic use; D010392:Pemphigus / Q000175:diagnosis; D013262:Stevens-Johnson Syndrome / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy; D013752:Tetracycline / Q000627:therapeutic use
chemical_list: D000667:Ampicillin; D001623:Betamethasone; D013752:Tetracycline; D006854:Hydrocortisone
vernacular_title: Considerazioni su due casi di necrolisi epidermica tossica o sindrome di Lyell