Erythema Multiforme Bullosum (Stevens-Johnson Syndrome)

A NUMBER of reports have appeared in the literature in recent years on the condition known as the Stevens-Johnson syndrome. The numerous descriptive names attached to its multiple manifestations have caused considerable confusion. There is still controversy concerning whether it is similar to Hebra's "erythema exudativum multiforme" (1886). Less commonly used names are "ectodermose erosive pluriorificialis" (of the French authors), dermatostomatitis, erythema multiforme bullosum, "eruptive fever"1 and so forth.Ginandes2 in 1935 suggested that cases be divided into two groups: severe — erythema exudativum multiforme (Stevens-Johnson), and mild — erythema exudarivum multiforme (Hebra).Thomas3 classified them as "erythema exudativum multiforme," . . .