Stevens-Johnson syndrome and toxic epidermal necrolysis in pregnant patients: A systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Stevens-Johnson syndrome (SJS) and toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN) are two of the most severe dermatologic emergencies. Although pregnant women comprise a subset of individuals at risk for SJS and TEN development, little is known with regard to outcomes and treatment.

Objective

This study aimed to conduct a systematic review to characterize the risk factors, outcomes, and treatment of SJS and TEN in pregnant patients and newborns.

Methods

A primary literature search was conducted using PubMed in September 2019, using the following search terms entered in separate pairs: pregnant or pregnancy and stevens-johnson or SJS or toxic epidermal necrolysis. Reviews, studies in a language other than English, and articles not includ

SUBMITTER: Sharma AN 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7522894 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature