Manuscript Title:

A CASE OF PEDIATRIC STEVEN JOHNSON SYNDROME –TOXIC EPIDERMAL NECROLYSIS OVERLAP: TACKLING CHALLENGES THROUGH CONSERVATIVE CARE

Author:

Dr. KALINDI SUD, Dr. ADITI WADHWA, Dr. SHITIJ GOEL

DOI Number:

DOI:10.5281/zenodo.10876400

Published : 2024-03-23

About the author(s)

1. Dr. KALINDI SUD - Junior Resident, Department of Dermatology, School of Medical Sciences and Research and Sharda Hospital, Greater Noida.
2. Dr. ADITI WADHWA - Senior Resident, Department of Dermatology, School of Medical Sciences and Research and Sharda Hospital, Greater Noida.
3. Dr. SHITIJ GOEL - Professor and Head of Department, Department of Dermatology, School of Medical Sciences and Research and Sharda Hospital, Greater Noida.

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Abstract

This case report outlines the case of a 16-year-old boy presenting with Stevens-Johnson syndrome (SJS) and Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis (TEN) overlap following anti-epileptic drug therapy. Despite initial concerns for sepsis, the patient exhibited significant improvement with multidisciplinary conservative care, including antibiotic adjustment, supportive measures, and gradual tapering of steroids. Notably, liver enzyme elevation resolved with N-Acetyl Cysteine administration. This case highlights the effectiveness of early recognition, prompt intervention, and interdisciplinary collaboration in achieving favourable outcomes in complex cases of SJS-TEN overlap.


Keywords

A CASE OF PEDIATRIC STEVEN JOHNSON SYNDROME –TOXIC EPIDERMAL NECROLYSIS OVERLAP: TACKLING CHALLENGES THROUGH CONSERVATIVE CARE