A case of pemphigus erythematosus.
- Author:
Kee Yeon KIM
;
Bong Goo LEE
;
Kea Jeung KIM
;
Chang Woo LEE
;
Hyung Jai KANG
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
ANA;
Immunofluorescence;
Pemphigus erythematosus
- MeSH:
Adult;
Epidermis;
Extracellular Space;
Female;
Fluorescent Antibody Technique;
Humans;
Immunoglobulin G;
Pemphigus*;
Pruritus;
Thorax
- From:Korean Journal of Dermatology
1991;29(1):91-94
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
We present here, a case of pemphigus erythematosus developed in a 31-year-old woman, who had been suffering from repeated episode, of remission and exacerbation with several erythematous, and somewhat oozing patche accompanying a mild pruritus or her face, upper part of the back and anterior chest. In serological studies, she had antinuclear antiboc@lies at. a titer of 1:160. Histopathological finding showed subcorneal bullae. Immunofluorescent study revealed IgG and C, deposition in the intercellular space of the epidermis and along the de rmoepidermal junction.
