Erythema multiforme major | |
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Other names | Erythema multiforme majus [1] |
Micrograph of confluent epidermal necrosis. H&E stain. | |
Specialty | Dermatology |
In dermatology, erythema multiforme major is a form of rash with skin loss or epidermal detachment.
The term "erythema multiforme majus" is sometimes used to imply a bullous (blistering) presentation. [2]
According to some sources, there are two conditions included on a spectrum of this same disease process:
In this view, EM major, SJS and TEN are considered a single condition, distinguished by degree of epidermal detachment. [3] [4]
However, a consensus classification separates erythema multiforme minor, erythema multiforme major, and SJS/TEN as three separate entities. [3]
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Erythema multiforme major | |
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Other names | Erythema multiforme majus [1] |
Micrograph of confluent epidermal necrosis. H&E stain. | |
Specialty | Dermatology |
In dermatology, erythema multiforme major is a form of rash with skin loss or epidermal detachment.
The term "erythema multiforme majus" is sometimes used to imply a bullous (blistering) presentation. [2]
According to some sources, there are two conditions included on a spectrum of this same disease process:
In this view, EM major, SJS and TEN are considered a single condition, distinguished by degree of epidermal detachment. [3] [4]
However, a consensus classification separates erythema multiforme minor, erythema multiforme major, and SJS/TEN as three separate entities. [3]
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5. Orphanet Journal of Rare Diseases 2010, 5:39 doi:10.1186/1750-1172-5-39