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==Overview== | |||
The majority of patients with [disease name] are asymptomatic. | |||
OR | |||
The hallmark of [disease name] is [finding]. A positive history of [finding 1] and [finding 2] is suggestive of [disease name]. The most common symptoms of [disease name] include [symptom 1], [symptom 2], and [symptom 3]. Common symptoms of [disease] include [symptom 1], [symptom 2], and [symptom 3]. Less common symptoms of [disease name] include [symptom 1], [symptom 2], and [symptom 3]. | |||
== | ==History and Symptoms== | ||
TEN affects many parts of the body, but it most severely affects the [[mucous membrane]]s, such as the [[mouth]], [[eyes]], and [[vagina]]. The severe findings of TEN are often preceded by 1 to 2 weeks of [[fever]]. These symptoms may mimic those of a common [[upper respiratory tract infection]]. When the [[rash]] appears it may be over large and varied parts of the body, and it is usually warm and appears red. In hours, the skin becomes painful and the epidermis can be easily peeled away from the underlying dermis. The mouth becomes blistered and eroded, making eating difficult and sometimes necessitating feeding through a [[nasogastric tube]] through the nose or a gastric tube directly into the stomach. The eyes are affected, becoming swollen, crusted, and ulcerated. Often, the diagnosis can be made clinically. Generally, if the clinical history is consistent with Stevens-Johnson syndrome, and the skin lesion covers greater than 30% of the body surface area, the diagnosis of TEN is appropriate. Sometimes, however, examination of affected tissue under the microscope may be needed to distinguish it between other entities such as [[staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome]]. | TEN affects many parts of the body, but it most severely affects the [[mucous membrane]]s, such as the [[mouth]], [[eyes]], and [[vagina]]. The severe findings of TEN are often preceded by 1 to 2 weeks of [[fever]]. These symptoms may mimic those of a common [[upper respiratory tract infection]]. When the [[rash]] appears it may be over large and varied parts of the body, and it is usually warm and appears red. In hours, the skin becomes painful and the epidermis can be easily peeled away from the underlying dermis. The mouth becomes blistered and eroded, making eating difficult and sometimes necessitating feeding through a [[nasogastric tube]] through the nose or a gastric tube directly into the stomach. The eyes are affected, becoming swollen, crusted, and ulcerated. Often, the diagnosis can be made clinically. Generally, if the clinical history is consistent with Stevens-Johnson syndrome, and the skin lesion covers greater than 30% of the body surface area, the diagnosis of TEN is appropriate. Sometimes, however, examination of affected tissue under the microscope may be needed to distinguish it between other entities such as [[staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome]]. | ||
===History=== | |||
Patients with [disease name]] may have a positive history of: | |||
*[History finding 1] | |||
*[History finding 2] | |||
*[History finding 3] | |||
===Common Symptoms=== | |||
Common symptoms of [disease] include: | |||
*[Symptom 1] | |||
*[Symptom 2] | |||
*[Symptom 3] | |||
===Less Common Symptoms=== | |||
Less common symptoms of [disease name] include | |||
*[Symptom 1] | |||
*[Symptom 2] | |||
*[Symptom 3] | |||
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Overview
The majority of patients with [disease name] are asymptomatic.
OR
The hallmark of [disease name] is [finding]. A positive history of [finding 1] and [finding 2] is suggestive of [disease name]. The most common symptoms of [disease name] include [symptom 1], [symptom 2], and [symptom 3]. Common symptoms of [disease] include [symptom 1], [symptom 2], and [symptom 3]. Less common symptoms of [disease name] include [symptom 1], [symptom 2], and [symptom 3].
History and Symptoms
TEN affects many parts of the body, but it most severely affects the mucous membranes, such as the mouth, eyes, and vagina. The severe findings of TEN are often preceded by 1 to 2 weeks of fever. These symptoms may mimic those of a common upper respiratory tract infection. When the rash appears it may be over large and varied parts of the body, and it is usually warm and appears red. In hours, the skin becomes painful and the epidermis can be easily peeled away from the underlying dermis. The mouth becomes blistered and eroded, making eating difficult and sometimes necessitating feeding through a nasogastric tube through the nose or a gastric tube directly into the stomach. The eyes are affected, becoming swollen, crusted, and ulcerated. Often, the diagnosis can be made clinically. Generally, if the clinical history is consistent with Stevens-Johnson syndrome, and the skin lesion covers greater than 30% of the body surface area, the diagnosis of TEN is appropriate. Sometimes, however, examination of affected tissue under the microscope may be needed to distinguish it between other entities such as staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome.
History
Patients with [disease name]] may have a positive history of:
- [History finding 1]
- [History finding 2]
- [History finding 3]
Common Symptoms
Common symptoms of [disease] include:
- [Symptom 1]
- [Symptom 2]
- [Symptom 3]
Less Common Symptoms
Less common symptoms of [disease name] include
- [Symptom 1]
- [Symptom 2]
- [Symptom 3]