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To describe a case of severe erythema multiforme major in a pediatric patient and its management.

Case Study. Case Report of a 7-year-old Boy with Severe Erythema Multiforme Major

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A case report details severe erythema multiforme major symptoms and treatment in a child, suggesting possible disease continuity.

To describe a case of severe erythema multiforme major in a pediatric patient and its management.
Case presentation of a 7-year-old boy with fever and cough.
Diagnosis of mycoplasma pneumonia confirmed by IgM and IgG labwork.
Management included consultation with multiple specialties and systemic treatment.
Imaging assessed for related intestinal complications.
Patient developed extensive cutaneous lesions covering 30% of body surface area.
Emergency presentation followed inadequate response to initial treatment.
Complete clinical resolution achieved by discharge on hospital day 25.

Brown et al. (2026) studied this question.

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