September 27, 2024CureusOpen Access

Early Recognition and Management of Ocular Manifestations of Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis in a Pediatric Patient: A Case Report

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FAFatema K AbulfatehInternational Hospital of Bahrain YAYazeed J AlHaqbaniDhahran Health Center AAAbdulrahman S AlbuainainInternational Hospital of Bahrain

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Case report demonstrates marked ocular recovery following amniotic membrane placement in a pediatric patient, highlighting the value of prompt intervention.

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Prompt deployment of an amniotic membrane device enabled marked recovery from severe ocular manifestations in a child with toxic epidermal necrolysis.
Evaluation of a 10-year-old female presenting with acute mucocutaneous reaction and high fever confirmed extensive epidermal necrosis before discharge.
Clinical follow-up highlights the critical necessity of rapid recognition and proactive care for toxic epidermal necrolysis to prevent long-term ocular damage.

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Abulfateh et al. (2024) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68e572c8b6db64358751318d https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.70323

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Case report demonstrates marked ocular recovery following amniotic membrane placement in a pediatric patient, highlighting the value of prompt intervention.

Early Recognition and Management of Ocular Manifestations of Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis in a Pediatric Patient: A Case Report

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Early Recognition and Management of Ocular Manifestations of Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis in a Pediatric Patient: A Case Report

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