Kamagate M Author
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Clinical Pharmacology
Clinical Pharmacology Department, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Alassane Ouattara University Bouak
He is affiliated to Clinical Pharmacology Department, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Alassane Ouattara University Bouaké, BP V 1801, Bouaké, Côte d'Ivoire. His research interests reflect in his wide range of publications in various national and international journals.
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Author(s): Irie Bi GS, Pete Y, Koffi N, Ango P, Kamagate M, Nda-koffi C, Ogondon B, Kouadio S, Able E, Kouame KE and Yapo B
Lyell’s syndrome or toxic epidermal necrolysis is an acute and severe cutaneous adverse drug reaction with a significant morbidity and mortality. It is a very rare condition but a vital emergency with a poor prognosis. The diagnosis is clinical and confirmed by a cutaneous biopsy showing a necrosis of the epidermis. It can be due to a many drugs including non steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. We report a case of fatal Lyell’s syndrome after oral readministration of diclofenac in a patient with a history of diclofenac related Stevens-Johnson syndrome four years previously.
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