Open AccessTwo cases of Stevens-Johnson syndrome
Author(s) -
N. S. Ostronosova,
V. N. Saperov,
А. В. Головин,
V. V. Smerdova
Publication year - 1987
Publication title -
kazanskij medicinskij žurnal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2587-9359
pISSN - 0368-4814
DOI - 10.17816/kazmj96148
Subject(s) - erythema multiforme , etiology , dermatology , mucous membrane , medicine , disease , pathology
Stevens-Johnson syndrome is a severe erythema multiforme exudative with simultaneous lesions of the mucous membranes of natural orifices. Along with changes in the skin and mucous membranes, internal organs are also affected. The etiology of the disease is not fully elucidated. In recent years, there is more and more data for hyperergic form of drug dermatitis. In this regard, two cases of Stevens-Johnson syndrome are of interest.