2026, Number 2
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Dermatología Cosmética, Médica y Quirúrgica 2026; 24 (2)
Stevens-Johnson syndrome: the legacy of Albert and Frank
Signoret-Bravo MT, Michel-Izeta BE
Language: Spanish
References: 4
Page: 299-301
PDF size: 633.42 Kb.
ABSTRACT
Stevens–Johnson syndrome was first described in 1922
by Drs. Stevens and Johnson. We propose that the original
cases were in fact manifestations of Mycoplasma pneumoniae–
induced rash and mucositis (MIRM), a distinct clinical
entity recognized as distinct nearly a century later.
This article reflects on the evolution of clinical knowledge,
the limitations of eponyms, and the enduring value of case
reports in the construction of medical knowledge.
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