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A 56-year-old woman comes to the emergency department because of a 3-day history of malaise, dysuria, blurred vision, and a painful, itchy rash. The rash began on her chest and face and spread to her limbs, palms, and soles. One week ago, she was diagnosed with trigeminal neuralgia and started on a new medicine. She appears ill. Her temperature is 38°C (100.4°F) and pulse is 110/min. Physical examination shows conjunctival injection and ulceration on the tongue and palate. There is no lymphadenopathy. Examination of the skin shows confluent annular, erythematous macules, bullae, and desquamation of the palms and soles. The epidermis separates when the skin is lightly stroked. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis? Answer Image A Bullous pemphigoid B Stevens-Johnson syndrome

          A 56-year-old woman comes to the emergency department because of a 3-day history of malaise, dysuria, blurred vision, and a painful, itchy rash. The rash began on her chest and face and spread to her limbs, palms, and soles. One week ago, she was diagnosed with trigeminal neuralgia and started on a new medicine. She appears ill. Her temperature is 38°C (100.4°F) and pulse is 110/min. Physical examination shows conjunctival injection and ulceration on the tongue and palate. There is no lymphadenopathy. Examination of the skin shows confluent annular, erythematous macules, bullae, and desquamation of the palms and soles. The epidermis separates when the skin is lightly stroked. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?

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Bullous pemphigoid
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Stevens-Johnson syndrome
        
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A 56-year-old woman comes to the emergency department because of a 3-day history of malaise, dysuria, blurred vision, and a painful, itchy rash. The rash began on her chest and face and spread to her limbs, palms, and soles. One week ago, she was diagnosed with trigeminal neuralgia and started on a new medicine. She appears ill. Her temperature is 38°C (100.4°F) and pulse is 110/min. Physical examination shows conjunctival injection and ulceration on the tongue and palate. There is no lymphadenopathy. Examination of the skin shows confluent annular, erythematous macules, bullae, and desquamation of the palms and soles. The epidermis separates when the skin is lightly stroked. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis? Answer Image A Bullous pemphigoid B Stevens-Johnson syndrome
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