Epidermal necrolysis and autoimmune diseases: two more observations supporting the concept that “toxic” epidermal necrolysis can be “non-toxic”

Abstract

Toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN, Lyell syndrome) and Stevens-Johnson syndrome are severe cutaneous adverse reactions to drugs characterized by epidermal necrolysis (EN). However, in 15% of cases, no causative drug is identified. In these cases, other triggers such as Mycoplasma pneumoniae have been described. Furthermore, the role of lupus as triggering factor has been suggested. We report 2 cases of EN without any drug causality, revealing autoimmune diseases as a cause.

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