Int J Burns Trauma . COVID-induced toxic epidermal necrolysis in a 4-year-old female: a case report and literature review

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Int J Burns Trauma


. 2022 Oct 15;12(5):204-209.
eCollection 2022.
COVID-induced toxic epidermal necrolysis in a 4-year-old female: a case report and literature review


Sanja Sljivic ^{1 2} , Kaylyn Pogson ³ , Felicia N Williams ^{1 2} , Rabia Nizamani ^{1 2} , Booker T King ^{1 2}



Affiliations

• PMID: 36420101
• PMCID: PMC9677226

Abstract

Stevens-Johnson syndrome (SJS) and toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN) are conditions characterized by an immune-mediated skin reaction that results in blistering and epidermal detachment. Most cases are caused by drug hypersensitivity; however, recently there have been many publications documenting the association between coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and SJS/TEN. Our objective is to explore a case of a 4-year-old female who presented with a papular rash on her thighs that progressively worsened and spread to her face, trunk, and genital area. The patient tested positive for COVID-19. She required treatment with intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) and IV methylprednisolone, but eventually made a full recovery. This case underscores the need for awareness of the wide spectrum of dermatologic presentations in COVID-19 patients.

Keywords: COVID-19; Toxic epidermal necrosis; pediatric.