Enfortumab Vedotin-Induced Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis: A Rare Fatal Adverse Reaction.

Indian Dermatol Online J

Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology, Dayanand Medical College and Hospital, Ludhiana, Punjab, India.

Published: January 2022

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