Authors :
Dr. Kalpana Poudel; Dr. Gopa Kumar R. Nair; Dr. Vinay Mohan; Dr. Anuj Gaur; Dr. Saroj Poudel; Dr. Saroj Pokhrel; Dr. Rekha Poudel; Dr. Garima Singhal
Volume/Issue :
Volume 8 - 2023, Issue 1 - January
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DOI :
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.7604296
Abstract :
Stevens Johnson syndrome (SJS), a life
threatening mucocutaneous disease can present with
many variations and rapidly worsen in a short period of
time. Various etiologies are associated with these
conditions, with adverse drug reaction being the most
common. While the reaction itself is self-limited, little is
known about the frequency and risk factors associated
with long term SJS sequelae. Presenting a case of a 40
years old male patient who presented to our dental OPD
with the chief complaint of burning sensation in the
mouth with complete loss of eyesight, all these resultant
due to treatment of Stevens Johnson Syndrome.
Therapeutic management was done after proper
investigations. This case emphasizes the importance of
recognition of long term sequelae of Stevens Johnson
syndrome as this is a rare but serious condition that must
be diagnosed and treated appropriately. Clinicians should
be aware of the potential for long term complications
among Stevens Johnson survivors.
Keywords :
Stevens Johnson Syndrome, Drug Reaction, Burning Sensation, Long Term Sequelae
Stevens Johnson syndrome (SJS), a life
threatening mucocutaneous disease can present with
many variations and rapidly worsen in a short period of
time. Various etiologies are associated with these
conditions, with adverse drug reaction being the most
common. While the reaction itself is self-limited, little is
known about the frequency and risk factors associated
with long term SJS sequelae. Presenting a case of a 40
years old male patient who presented to our dental OPD
with the chief complaint of burning sensation in the
mouth with complete loss of eyesight, all these resultant
due to treatment of Stevens Johnson Syndrome.
Therapeutic management was done after proper
investigations. This case emphasizes the importance of
recognition of long term sequelae of Stevens Johnson
syndrome as this is a rare but serious condition that must
be diagnosed and treated appropriately. Clinicians should
be aware of the potential for long term complications
among Stevens Johnson survivors.
Keywords :
Stevens Johnson Syndrome, Drug Reaction, Burning Sensation, Long Term Sequelae
