Which laboratory abnormality occurs in some patients with Stevens Johnson Syndrome/Toxic Epidermal Necrolyis?
In a retrospective review by Wang LL et al., leukopenia occurred in 13% of patients with SJS/TEN and patients that presented with leukopenia had a higher median surface area percentage involvement compared to those without leukopenia.
Wang LL et al. Prevalence of Leukopenia and Associated Outcomes in Patients with Stevens-Johnson Syndrome/Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis. JAMA Dermatology. Published online 17 August 2022. doi:10.1001/jamadermatol.2022.3011
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