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Stevens-Johnson syndrome diagnostic study of choice

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Anila Hussain, MD [2]

Overview

SJS is mainly diagnosed through the clinical skin findings. However, a skin biopsy is helpful in making the definitive diagnosis

Diagnostic Study of Choice

Study of choice

  • Stevens-Johnson Syndrome is primarily diagnosed based on the clinical presentation.
  • There are no established criteria for the diagnosis of SJS.
  • However, a skin biopsy is helpful in making the definitive diagnosis

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