Fuchs syndrome: a case of fever, mucositis and conjunctivitis
Significant findings on physical examination included bilateral conjunctival injection with perilimbic sparing, red and cracked lips with crusting, oral mucositis and ulcerations of the buccal mucosae and tongue ( figure 1 ), and a mild generalised maculopapular rash. [...]the prolonged fever, red e...
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Published in | BMJ case reports Vol. 2018; p. bcr-2017-223321 |
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Main Authors | , |
Format | Journal Article |
Language | English |
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BMJ Publishing Group LTD
29.01.2018
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Summary: | Significant findings on physical examination included bilateral conjunctival injection with perilimbic sparing, red and cracked lips with crusting, oral mucositis and ulcerations of the buccal mucosae and tongue ( figure 1 ), and a mild generalised maculopapular rash. [...]the prolonged fever, red eyes and rash did not support the diagnosis of gingivostomatitis. Not commissioned; externally peer reviewed. 1 Šternberský J, Tichý M. Fuchs' syndrome (Stevens-Johnson syndrome without skin involvement) in an adult male--a case report and general characteristics of the sporadically diagnosed disease. |
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ISSN: | 1757-790X 1757-790X |
DOI: | 10.1136/bcr-2017-223321 |