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Epidermal Apoptotic Cell Death in Erythema Multiforme and Stevens-Johnson Syndrome
1 Jul 1997
Abstract excerpt
OBJECTIVE: To clarify the mechanism of epidermal cell death in erythema multiforme. DESIGN: Retrospective study. SETTING: Academic referral center. PARTICIPANTS: Nine patients with Stevens-Johnson syndrome (SJS), 9 patients with Hebra disease (EMH), and 5 healthy volunteers. INTERVENTIONS: Biopsy specimens were obtained from the border of the fresh lesions before treatment. Control specimens were obtained from...
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