Academic Hospital Journal
Vol 1, No 1 (2018): March

Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis : A Case Report in 9-Year Old Girl

Nurwestu Rusetiyanti (Universitas Gadjah Mada Academic Hospital)
RR. Vetria Sekar Damayanti (Universitas Gadjah Mada Academic Hospital)
Ravicka Rakhmayunita (Universitas Gadjah Mada Academic Hospital)
Sugiarsih Sugiarsih (Universitas Gadjah Mada Academic Hospital)



Article Info

Publish Date
01 Mar 2018

Abstract

Introduction. Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis (TEN) is a acute and severe reactions of skin and mucosa that can lead to serious clinical outcomes and morbidity. TEN is considered to be rare in children and usually has a fatal outcome due to sepsis.Case. 9-year old girl, went to Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) Hospital with complaint of erythematous, purpuric rash, blister starting from the neck and also involving the inside of the mouth, lips and eyes, and spreading over the entire body. Three weeks before hospital admission, she received combination of drugs valproate sodium, clonazepam, phenobarbital and piracetam. Two week after, she developed skin rash and progress to develop TEN. Sodium valproate and clonazepam were discontinued, and intravenous methylprednisolone, prophylactic systemic antibiotics, intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG), intravenous fluid supplement, antipyretic, special wound care at semi sterile room, and supportive medical care fro TEN were administered. She was discharged from hospital in a stable, good condition.Discussion. This case suggests that sodium valproate contributed to the development of TEN. Appropriate case management will give excellent result, and reduce long-term complications.

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Journal Info

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ahj

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Dentistry Health Professions Medicine & Pharmacology Nursing Public Health

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The Academic Hospital Journal (AHJ) is an open accessed online journal and comprehensive peer-reviewed that considers articles on a variety range of health issues, clinical and non clinical researches, hospital management, and health technology. AHJ accept original articles and case reports. AHJ ...