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- Title
Treatment of oral manifestations of toxic epidermal necrolysis with low‐level laser therapy in a pediatric patient.
- Authors
Rocha, Amanda Leal; Souza, Alessandra Figueiredo De; Nunes, Laiz Fernandes Mendes; Cunha, Nayara Dias de Souza; Lanza, Célia Regina Moreira; Travassos, Denise Vieira; Silva, Tarcília Aparecida da
- Abstract
Drug‐induced reactions are complications associated with high mortality and significant morbidity. Stevens–Johnson Syndrome (SJS) and toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN) are examples of these conditions, which are characterized by skin and mucous lesions. Here, we report a case of a 9‐year‐old girl who presented with blisters associated with an extensive vesicular rash and multiple ulcerations on the lips and oral cavity. A drug‐induced hypersensitivity reaction to antibiotics was suspected, and a diagnosis of TEN was made. The patient was managed with withdrawal of the suspected causative agent, and the oral lesions were treated with low‐level laser therapy (LLLT) and oral hygiene. This case highlights that TEN requires interdisciplinary intervention with dental assistance and follow‐up to improve symptoms, nutrition, systemic condition, and quality of life.
- Subjects
TOXIC epidermal necrolysis; PEDIATRIC therapy
- Publication
Pediatric Dermatology, 2019, Vol 36, Issue 1, pe27
- ISSN
0736-8046
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1111/pde.13719