Which of the following will help to differentiate Stevens-Johnson syndrome (SJS) from toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN)?
A. Presence of Nikolsky sign in SJS as compared to TEN Wrong Choice!
B. Involvement of more than two mucosal surfaces in TEN as compared to two or less in SJS Wrong Choice!
C. They are spectrum of same disease process; SJS is defined as affecting less than 10% body surface area (BSA), and TEN affects more than 30% BSA Correct Choice
D. SJS occurs within 1 week of triggering factor, while TEN occurs more than 4 weeks after triggering agent Wrong Choice!
Answer:C
Which of the following will help to differentiate Stevens-Johnson syndrome (SJS) from toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN)?
A. Presence of Nikolsky sign in SJS as compared to TEN Wrong Choice! B. Involvement of more than two mucosal surfaces in TEN as compared to two or less in SJS Wrong Choice! C. They are spectrum of same disease process; SJS is defined as affecting less than 10% body surface area (BSA), and TEN affects more than 30% BSA Correct Choice D. SJS occurs within 1 week of triggering factor, while TEN occurs more than 4 weeks after triggering agent Wrong Choice!