| Literature DB >> 23197221 |
Iolanda Conde Fernandes1, Madalena Sanches, Rosário Alves, Manuela Selores.
Abstract
We report a clinical case of a rare variant of pemphigus - pemphigus herpetiformis - which combines the clinical features of dermatitis herpetiformis with the immunological findings of pemphigus. Due to its atypical presentation, it is frequently misdiagnosed as dermatitis herpetiformis. It is basically characterized by the herpetiform pattern of skin lesions, severe pruritus and by the presence of eosinophilic spongiosis confirmed on histopathology. We call attention to the excellent response to dapsone.Entities:
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Year: 2012 PMID: 23197221 PMCID: PMC3699924 DOI: 10.1590/s0365-05962012000600023
Source DB: PubMed Journal: An Bras Dermatol ISSN: 0365-0596 Impact factor: 1.896