Erythema multiforme: A case report

Abstract

Erythema multiforme (EM) is a life threatening mucocutaneous disorder where early diagnosis and management is of utmost important. Among various etiological agents, viral etiology is the most common and is characterized by ulcerations, erosions, and bleeding within the mucosa associated with encrustations and tissue tags. Dermal counterparts present with target iris lesion. Here, we report a case of viral-induced EM major where there are classical oral and dermal lesions in a 28-year-old male patient.

Keywords

• Antiviral
• erythema multiforme
• target iris lesions