SJS-TEC mimics
“From the Door” Diagnosis of Life-threatening Infections
Dr. Lindy Fox presented four patient cases demonstrating the clinical presentation, diagnosis, and treatment of life-threatening cutaneous infections. She referred to these infections as “from the door” diagnoses because the clinical presentation is clearly concerning from the moment you walk in the door. Case #1 A 33-year-old female with dermatomyositis presented with bullae and purpuric…
Dermatologic Emergencies: SJS/TEN Mimics
Dr. Lindy Fox presented information about dermatologic emergencies that mimic Stevens-Johnson syndrome/toxic epidermal necrolysis (SJS/TEN). First, Dr. Fox described SJS/TEN, a severe skin reaction that causes damage to the skin and mucus membranes and can be life-threatening. Dr. Fox believes that SJS and TEN are two distinct conditions. SJS typically presents as targetoid lesions that…