Stevens–Johnson syndrome: An oral viewpoint

Abstract The Stevens–Johnson syndrome (SJS) is a severe variant of erythema multiforme (EM) that occasionally can rise to systemic upset and possibly compromise life. In this report, we described important oral and dermatologic aspects of a case of SJS triggered by Mycoplasma pneumoniae infection.

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Published in:International journal of pediatric otorhinolaryngology 2013-02, Vol.77 (2), p.284-286
Main Authors: Sargenti Neto, Sergio, Barbosa de Paulo, Luiz Fernando, Rosa, Roberta Rezende, Durighetto, Antônio Francisco
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Child
Diagnosis, Differential
Erythema multiforme
Erythema Multiforme - diagnosis
Humans
Infection
Male
Mouth
Mucosal membranes
Mycoplasma Infections - complications
Mycoplasma pneumonia
Mycoplasma pneumoniae - isolation & purification
Otolaryngology
Pediatrics
Stevens-Johnson Syndrome - diagnosis
Stevens-Johnson Syndrome - etiology
Stevens–Johnson syndrome
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Summary:Abstract The Stevens–Johnson syndrome (SJS) is a severe variant of erythema multiforme (EM) that occasionally can rise to systemic upset and possibly compromise life. In this report, we described important oral and dermatologic aspects of a case of SJS triggered by Mycoplasma pneumoniae infection.
ISSN:0165-5876
1872-8464
DOI:10.1016/j.ijporl.2012.10.019