Toxic epidermal necrolysis - clinicopathological aspects and therapeutic management

Vol. 65 No. 4, 2024

ROMANIAN JOURNAL of MORPHOLOGY and EMBRYOLOGY

Eliza-Maria Bordeanu-Diaconescu, Sabina Grama, Andreea Grosu-Bularda, Adrian Frunza, Catalina-Stefania Dumitru, Mihaela-Cristina Andrei, Cosmin-Antoniu Creanga, Tiberiu-Paul Neagu, Ioan Lascar

Toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN) is a serious dermatological condition often triggered by different drugs or medications or, less commonly, by infections, leading to extensive epidermal detachment and multisystemic complications, resembling the severity and systemic impact of burn injuries. This case report portrays a 26-year-old female patient with a history of psychiatric treatment and recreational drug use, presenting with typical prodromal symptoms and characteristic manifestations on the integument and mucosae. Clinical management involved an interdisciplinary team in a burn center, administering immunoglobulins, systemic steroids, and supportive therapies to prevent complications including infection and to support skin re-epithelization. Histopathological findings confirmed the diagnosis. Despite the extensive lesions, prompt treatment facilitated a positive outcome. The report emphasizes the necessity of referral to specialized centers and the complex, multidisciplinary management required for TEN patients to optimize survival and minimize long-term sequelae.

Corresponding author: Andreea Grosu-Bularda, Lecturer, MD, PhD; e-mail: andreea.grosu-bularda@umfcd.ro

DOI: 10.47162/RJME.65.4.23 Download PDF
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