A Case fo Familial Benign Chronic pemphigus.
- Author:
Joo Hyun BYUN
;
Hong Il KOOK
- Publication Type:Original Article
- MeSH:
Adult;
Axilla;
Groin;
Humans;
Male;
Neck;
Pemphigus, Benign Familial*;
Tinea
- From:Korean Journal of Dermatology
1980;18(5):433-437
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
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Abstract:
Familial benign chronic pemphigus is characterized by a recurrent eruption of plaques of closely grouped vesicles that most frequently occurs about the neck, axilla and groin, singly or in combination with similar lesions in the intertriginous area. A 27-year-old male has had recurrent vesicles, fissures, maceration and crust formation in inguinal and perianal area for 3 yeare. The lesion manifested circinated form of vesicles, fissured and scaly patches over the inguinal, scrotal and perianal area. There were actively inflammatory border, resembling tinea cruris in the inguinal area. Authors diagnosed with clinical symptoms, laboratory examinations, and light and electron microscopic examination.
