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Original Article

J Korean Pediatr Soc. 1990;33(9):1306-1311. Published online September 30, 1990.

A Case of Phenytoin Induced Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis.

Hae Joung Joung¹, Wea Kyoun Shin¹, Mee Kyung Namkung¹, Jae Seung Yang¹, Jong Soo Kim¹, Dong Sik Bang²

¹Department of Pediatrics, Yonsei University, Wonju College of Medicine, Wonju, Korea
²Department of Dermatology, Yonsei University, Wonju College of Medicine, Wonju, Korea

Received: February 20, 1990;  Accepted: May 12, 1990.

Abstract

Toxic epidermal necrolysis is a bullous erythematous disease characterized by scalding appearance of the skin. And , it is divided into drug induced, miscellaneous, idiopathic group by the etiology. We experienced a cases of Phenytoin induced toxic epidermal necrolysis. So, we presented the case and reviewed the literatures about it.

Keywords :Toxic epidermal necrolysis, Phenytoin