Simvastatin-induced Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis

Publication date: 2014 Source:Journal of Acute Disease, Volume 3, Issue 4 Author(s): Emmanouil Petrou , Vasiliki Karali , Emmanouil Papadakis 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.
Source: Journal of Acute Disease - Category: Emergency Medicine Source Type: research