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

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