Pediatric toxic epidermal necrolysis treated successfully with infliximab

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Successful management of toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN) with tumor necrosis factor-α inhibitors has been described in adults. We present a case of a 7-year-old boy with infection-associated TEN, diagnosed by typical clinical and histopathological features, most likely caused by Mycoplasma pneumoniae. Treatment with a single dose of infliximab 5 mg/kg intravenously on day 5 after the onset of symptoms was followed by cessation of all blister formation over 3 days and complete resolution within a week. Sequelae were mild, consisting of postinflammatory hyperpigmentation and dry eyes.

OriginalsprogEngelsk
TidsskriftPediatric Dermatology
Vol/bind36
Udgave nummer3
Sider (fra-til)342-345
Antal sider4
ISSN0736-8046
DOI
StatusUdgivet - 2019

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