Toxic epidermal necrolysis in a child. A case report and review of the literature.
A 7-year-old boy with toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN) is reported. The patient was treated with intravenous fluids, antibiotics, steroids, and immunoglobulins. Moreover, total parenteral nutrition was required for 4 days. He gradually improved and was discharged in a good clinical condition. Appropriate treatment for TEN is still controversial. Larger study are required to address this issue.
Chiossi
M
M
Emergency Room and Emergency Medicine Division, G. Gaslini Children's Hospital, Genoa.
Piccotti
E
E
Tubino
B
B
Nemelka
O
O
Di Pietro
P
P
D002648:Child; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D013262:Stevens-Johnson Syndrome / Q000628:therapy