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Review of intravenous immunoglobulin in the treatment of stevens-johnson syndrome and toxic epidermal necrolysis.
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PMID:  20967183     Owner:  NLM     Status:  In-Data-Review    
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Stevens-Johnson syndrome (SJS) and toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN) are rare and serious cutaneous adverse reactions. There is controversy over the use of intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) in the treatment of SJS or TEN. The lack of randomized controlled trials to assess the benefits and risks of IVIG is due to its low prevalence and the high mortality rate associated with these cutaneous adverse reactions, especially in TEN. This article reviews published literature on case series that either supports or refutes the use of IVIG in the treatment of SJS or TEN.
Authors:
Saira B Momin
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Type:  Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  The Journal of clinical and aesthetic dermatology     Volume:  2     ISSN:  1941-2789     ISO Abbreviation:  J Clin Aesthet Dermatol     Publication Date:  2009 Feb 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2010-10-22     Completed Date:  -     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  101518173     Medline TA:  J Clin Aesthet Dermatol     Country:  United States    
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Languages:  eng     Pagination:  51-8     Citation Subset:  -    
Affiliation:
Saira B. Momin, DO, is Dermatology Resident at Valley Hospital Medical Center, Touro University College of Osteopathic Medicine, Las Vegas, Nevada.
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