Toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN), also known as Lyell's syndrome, is a severe episodic mucocutaneous reaction that is usually brought on by oral medications and/or sporadically by infections. We report a case of a 19-year-old male with the presenting complaint of generalized skin blistering over the previous seven days at the dermatology outpatient clinic. The patient has had epilepsy since he was 10 years old. Due to an upper respiratory tract illness, a local healthcare facility recommended oral levofloxacin to him seven days ago. Levofloxacin-induced toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN) was suspected based on the patient's medical history, physical examination, and research. On the basis of histological investigations and clinical correlation, the diagnosis of TEN was determined. The mainstay of treatment after diagnosis was made was supportive care. The best methods for treating TEN involve stopping any potential causal agents and providing supportive care. The patient received care in the intensive care unit.
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Columbia Univ Coll Phys & Surg, Edward Harkness Eye Inst, New York, NY 10032 USAColumbia Univ Coll Phys & Surg, Edward Harkness Eye Inst, New York, NY 10032 USA
Fine, Howard F.
Kim, Esther
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Columbia Univ Coll Phys & Surg, Edward Harkness Eye Inst, New York, NY 10032 USAColumbia Univ Coll Phys & Surg, Edward Harkness Eye Inst, New York, NY 10032 USA
Kim, Esther
Eichenbaum, Kenneth D.
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Mt Sinai Sch Med, New York, NY USAColumbia Univ Coll Phys & Surg, Edward Harkness Eye Inst, New York, NY 10032 USA
Eichenbaum, Kenneth D.
Antoniades, Kristina
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Crozer Chester Med Ctr, Dept Pathol, Upland, PA USAColumbia Univ Coll Phys & Surg, Edward Harkness Eye Inst, New York, NY 10032 USA
Antoniades, Kristina
Williams, Christopher A.
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Crozer Chester Med Ctr, Dept Ophthalmol, Upland, PA USAColumbia Univ Coll Phys & Surg, Edward Harkness Eye Inst, New York, NY 10032 USA