Erythema Multiforme Major

Erythema multiforme major is a form of rash with skin loss or epidermal detachment.

The term "erythema multiforme majus" is sometimes used to imply a bullous (blistering) presentation.

According to some sources, there are two conditions included on a spectrum of this same disease process:
* Stevens–Johnson syndrome (SJS)
* Toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN) which described by Alan Lyell and previously called Lyell syndrome
In this view, EM major, SJS and TEN are considered a single condition, distinguished by degree of epidermal detachment.

However, a consensus classification separates erythema multiforme minor, erythema multiforme major, and SJS/TEN as three separate entities.

References

5. Orphanet Journal of Rare Diseases 2010, 5:39 doi:10.1186/1750-1172-5-39

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