Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis

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Is a:

Disease or Syndrome

Definition:

An exfoliative disease of skin seen primarily in adults and characterized by flaccid bullae and spreading erythema so that the skin has the appearance of being scalded. It results primarily from a toxic reaction to various drugs, but occasionally occurs as a result of infection, neoplastic conditions, or other exposure.

Synonyms:

Epidermal Necrolyses, Toxic
Lyell Syndrome
Lyell's Syndrome
Lyells Syndrome
Necrolyses, Toxic Epidermal
Necrolysis, Toxic Epidermal
Nonstaphylococcal Scalded Skin Syndrome
Scalded Skin Syndrome, Nonstaphylococcal
Syndrome, Lyell's
Toxic Epidermal Necrolyses
Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis

Broader Topics:

Drug Eruptions

Narrower Topics:

None

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