The value of direct immunofluorescence technique in diagnosis of blistering dermatoses
- Author:
Tran Ngoc Anh
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
1blistering dermatoses
- MeSH:
Diagnosis;
Skin Diseases;
Fluorescent Antibody Technique
- From:Journal of Practical Medicine
2004;471(1):6-7
- CountryViet Nam
- Language:Vietnamese
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Abstract:
21 patients aged 2-76 years old (7 males, 14 females) with blistering dermatosis were diagnosed and treated in HCM city- dermatovenerology Hospital from May 1996 to May 1997- control group included subjects without blister. Primary diagnosis, routine tests, biopsy of blister, patho-anotomical examination and direct immunofluorescence assays, antibodies were conducted on the skin areas near by the blisters. Results showed that by direct IF assays, antibodies were detects as immunoflobulines and complements adhered on the skin, which got diagnostic values, to help to defimite and to differenciate in blistering dermatoses, dpecially in difficult cases.
