Disseminated intravascular coagulation in Stevens-Johnson syndrome and toxic epidermal necrolysis.
J Am Acad Dermatol
; 84(6): 1782-1791, 2021 Jun.
Article
em En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-32828861
ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
Patients with Stevens-Johnson syndrome (SJS)/toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN) have high mortality rates. Disseminated intravascular coagulation has been reported in SJS/TEN patients. The influence of this lethal complication in patients with SJS/TEN is not well known.OBJECTIVE:
This study aimed to investigate the risk and outcomes of disseminated intravascular coagulation in patients with SJS/TEN.METHODS:
We analyzed the disseminated intravascular coagulation profiles of patients receiving a diagnosis of SJS/TEN between 2010 and 2019.RESULTS:
We analyzed 150 patients with SJS/TEN (75 with SJS, 22 with overlapping SJS/TEN, and 53 with TEN) and their complete disseminated intravascular coagulation profiles. Disseminated intravascular coagulation was diagnosed in 32 patients (21.3%), primarily those with TEN. It was significantly associated with systemic complications, including gastrointestinal bleeding, respiratory failure, renal failure, liver failure, infection, and bacteremia. Additionally, SJS/TEN patients with disseminated intravascular coagulation had elevated procalcitonin levels. Among patients with SJS/TEN, disseminated intravascular coagulation was associated with a greater than 10-fold increase in mortality (78.1% vs 7%).LIMITATIONS:
The study limitations include small sample size and a single hospital system.CONCLUSION:
Disseminated intravascular coagulation is a potential complication of SJS/TEN and associated with higher mortality. Early recognition and appropriate management of this critical complication are important for patients with SJS/TEN.Palavras-chave
Texto completo:
1
Coleções:
01-internacional
Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Síndrome de Stevens-Johnson
/
Coagulação Intravascular Disseminada
/
Hemorragia Gastrointestinal
Limite:
Adult
/
Aged
/
Aged80
/
Female
/
Humans
/
Male
/
Middle aged
Idioma:
En
Revista:
J Am Acad Dermatol
Ano de publicação:
2021
Tipo de documento:
Article