The Steven Johnson syndrome. A case study.
Steven Johnson's Syndrome is a serious systemic disorder in which there are vesicobullous lesions involving the skin and mucous membranes. It can result as an immune response to an antigen or as a drug reaction. Most often it is considered as an allergic reaction. It is a self-limiting condition which responds to immediate management or may result in fluid loss, sepsis and death.
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D000328:Adult; D001706:Biopsy; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D013262:Stevens-Johnson Syndrome / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*