Simvastatin-induced Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis

Simvastatin-induced Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis

Toxic epidermal necrolysis comprises a severe immune-complex mediated hypersensitivity reaction that typically involves the skin and mucous membranes. Herein, we describe a 68-year -old man who presented with the condition after simvastatin administration.

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Emmanouil Petrou, Vasiliki Karali, Emmanouil Papadakis
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2014-01-01
Series:Journal of Acute Disease
Subjects:
Toxic epidermal necrolysis
Simvastatin
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S222161891460072X

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