Affiliation:
1. Department of Dermatology, Venereology & Andrology, Faculty of Medicine, Zagazig University, Egypt
Abstract
Toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN) is an acute life-threatening dermatologic emergency. However, many dermatoses can present with a TEN-like eruption. Those “TEN-mimics” are a true diagnostic challenge and an alarming differential diagnosis to such a serious condition. Herein, we will expose and classify the landscape of TEN-mimics. Also, the key differentiating clinical and/or laboratory points will be highlighted to help an accurate diagnosis of either a TEN or a TEN-like presentation.
Subject
Infectious Diseases,Dermatology
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