Early Recognition and Management of Ocular Manifestations of Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis in a Pediatric Patient: A Case Report
Toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN) is a severe, often drug-induced mucocutaneous reaction characterized by widespread epidermal necrosis and detachment. Ocular involvement is common and can lead to significant morbidity if not addressed promptly. This case report presents a 10-year-old female with fever, rash, and severe ocular symptoms. Early use of Prokera, an amniotic membrane device, was instrumental in managing her ocular condition. After discharge and follow-up care, the patient showed marked improvement. This case highlights the importance of early recognition and intervention in ocular manifestations of TEN to prevent long-term complications.
Authors
- Yazeed J AlHaqbani (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0004-6454-0134)
- Fatema K Abulfateh
- Abdulrahman S Albuainain
Institutions
- Defence Terrain Research Laboratory (IN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Cureus
- Published
- 2024-09-27
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.70323
- Citations
- 2
- Primary Topic
- Drug-Induced Adverse Reactions
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.90