Toxic epidermal necrolysis
Toxic epidermal necrolysis
Definition
Toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN) is an acute and severe skin disease with clinical and histological features characterized by the destruction and detachment of the skin epithelium and mucous membranes.
Also known as SJS-TEN, TEN, toxic epidermolysis — per MONDO
Also identified as
- ICD9 695.15 per MONDO
- NCIT C79777 per MONDO
- Orphanet 95455 per MONDO
- SCTID 23067006 per MONDO
- UMLS C0014518 per MONDO
Affected Organs
| Organ | Involvement | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Integumental system | Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Skin of body | Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |