Table 5. Potential chronic sequelae of Stevens–Johnson syndrome – toxic epidermal necrolysis.
Organ system | Sequelae |
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Skin | Dyspigmentation, eruptive nevi, milia, nail dystrophy, alopecia, scarring, and heterotopic ossification |
Ocular | Sicca symptoms, trichiasis, corneal vascularization, corneal scarring, symblepharon, keratitis, and blindness |
Oral | Xerostomia, synechiae, chronic gingivitis, dental caries, periodontal disease, taste abnormalities, abnormal
dental development, and candidiasis |
Gastrointestinal | Pancreatitis, colon necrosis, esophageal stenosis and webs, microstomia, and persistent intestinal ulcers |
Genitourinary | Vaginal stenosis, labial fusion, hydrocolpos, hematocolpos, dyspareunia, vaginal dryness, and urethral stenosis |
Pulmonary | Chronic obstructive bronchitis and bronchiolitis, bronchiectasis, and pharyngeal and laryngeal scarring |
Autoimmune | Sjögren syndrome, systemic lupus erythematosus, and autoimmune thyroiditis |
Psychiatric | Anxiety and depression |
Adapted with permission from Peter et al., 19.