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- Title
Analysis of intravenous immunoglobulin for the treatment of toxic epidermal necrolysis using SCORTEN: The University of Miami Experience.
- Authors
Trent, Jennifer T; Kirsner, Robert S; Romanelli, Paolo; Kerdel, Francisco A
- Abstract
Toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN) is a rare, life-threatening condition caused by certain medications. Keratinocytes affected by TEN have been found to undergo apoptosis mediated by Fas-FasL interactions. Treatment with intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) has been proposed to inhibit this interaction.
- Publication
Archives of dermatology, 2003, Vol 139, Issue 1, p39
- ISSN
0003-987X
- Publication type
Journal Article
- DOI
10.1001/archderm.139.1.39