Clinical cues for distinguishing bullous fixed drug eruption from Stevens–Johnson syndrome: A case report
This case report discusses two clinical encounters of a 62-year-old Hispanic woman initially hospitalized with suspected Stevens–Johnson syndrome, later correctly diagnosed with bullous fixed drug eruption during an outpatient visit for a similar eruption. The first encounter involved an extensive e...
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| Main Authors: | , , , |
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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SAGE Publishing
2024-12-01
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| Series: | SAGE Open Medical Case Reports |
| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1177/2050313X241307117 |
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| Summary: | This case report discusses two clinical encounters of a 62-year-old Hispanic woman initially hospitalized with suspected Stevens–Johnson syndrome, later correctly diagnosed with bullous fixed drug eruption during an outpatient visit for a similar eruption. The first encounter involved an extensive evaluation and an 11-day hospital stay, while the second was managed successfully as an outpatient with oral prednisone. This report highlights the importance of differentiating bullous fixed drug eruption from Stevens–Johnson syndrome/toxic epidermal necrolysis and emphasizes the need for a collaborative approach between Primary Care Providers and Dermatology to ensure optimal patient care. |
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| ISSN: | 2050-313X |