Three Cases of Erythema Multiforme Developed during Deflazacort Therapy in Children with Nephrotic Syndrome

• Published in: Childhood kidney diseases pp. 123 - 127
• Main Authors: 이승진, 강봉화, 조민현
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: 대한소아신장학회 01.11.2014
• Subjects: 소아과학
• ISSN: 2384-0242; 2384-0250

Erythema multiforme (EM) is an acute mucocutaneous disorder involving the skin, mouth, eyes, and genital organs. It is classified into EM minor and EM major according to the involvement of the mucosal membrane. Stevens-Johnson syndrome (SJS) and toxic epidermal necrosis (TEN) belong to EM major. Compared to EM minor, SJS presents with more severe and progressive symptoms, and has a higher mortality rate. Corticosteroids are used in the treatment of EM. We report three cases of EM (two cases of EM minor and one case of SJS) that developed during treatment with oral corticosteroid (deflazacort; Calcort®) in children with nephrotic syndrome. KCI Citation Count: 0