Kouame KE Author
Subjects of specialization
Affiliation
Anesthesia-Resuscitation , Orthopedic Surgery, Traumatological Surgery
Department of Orthopedic and Traumatological Surgery of the University Hospital of Bouak
He is affiliated to Department of Orthopedic and Traumatological Surgery of the University Hospital of Bouaké, (Ivory Coast). He is a recipient of many awards and grants for his valuable contributions and discoveries in major area of subject research. 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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