Journal of Oral Medicine and Pain

Korean Academy of Orofacial Pain and Oral Medicine (대한안면통증구강내과학회)
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Treatment of Drug-Induced Erythema Multiforme: Case Report

  • Lee, Hae-Ohk (Department of Oral Medicine, Dental Research Institute, Dental and Life Science Institute, School of Dentistry, Pusan National University) ;
  • Ju, Hye-Min (Department of Oral Medicine, Dental Research Institute, Dental and Life Science Institute, School of Dentistry, Pusan National University) ;
  • Lee, Ji-Yeon (Department of Oral Medicine, Dental Research Institute, Dental and Life Science Institute, School of Dentistry, Pusan National University) ;
  • Jeon, Hye-Mi (Dental Clinic Center, Pusan National University Hospital) ;
  • Kim, Kyung-Hee (Department of Oral Medicine, Inje University Busan Paik Hospital) ;
  • Ok, Soo-Min (Department of Oral Medicine, Dental Research Institute, Dental and Life Science Institute, School of Dentistry, Pusan National University) ;
  • Ahn, Yong-Woo (Department of Oral Medicine, Dental Research Institute, Dental and Life Science Institute, School of Dentistry, Pusan National University) ;
  • Jeong, Sung-Hee (Department of Oral Medicine, Dental Research Institute, Dental and Life Science Institute, School of Dentistry, Pusan National University)
  • Received : 2019.11.18
  • Accepted : 2019.12.11
  • Published : 2019.12.30
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Abstract

Erythema multiforme (EM) is an inflammatory immune-mediated mucosal disease. EM is classified as EM minor or EM major, depending on the severity of symptoms. Most patients with minor or major forms of EM have oral lesions. EM can occur as a result of adverse drug reactions but this is difficult to establish. Several indicators have been developed that can be used as a criterion of evaluation to ensure objectivity in identifying the causality of adverse drug reactions. The Naranjo algorithm was used in the evaluation to ensure objectivity in identifying the causality of adverse drug reactions. There were two cases of patients suspected of having EM induced by drugs. They were both assessed using the Naranjo algorithm to confirm the causality of the disease.

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