| Literature DB >> 27630915 |
Anshuja Singla1, Sneha Shree2, Sumita Mehta3.
Abstract
Pemphigoid Gestationis (PG) is a rare autoimmune blistering disease with an incidence of 1/50000 pregnancies. Presentation in the second or third trimester is most common and tends to recur in subsequent pregnancies with earlier onset and a more severe course. Direct Immunofluorescence (DIF) staining is confirmatory on skin biopsy specimen. A 24-year-old female presented at 6 months period of gestation with increased blood pressure records. On examination, there were fresh bullous lesions along with old healed scar marks on the abdomen and limbs. Termination of pregnancy was done due to high BP. Patient delivered a fresh still birth weighing 750 gm. No postpartum flare ups were seen and she was discharged on prednisolone in a satisfactory condition.Entities:
Keywords: Autoimmune; Dermatosis; Direct immunofluorescence; Prednisolone; Pruritus
Year: 2016 PMID: 27630915 PMCID: PMC5020229 DOI: 10.7860/JCDR/2016/19491.8215
Source DB: PubMed Journal: J Clin Diagn Res ISSN: 0973-709X