Severe nonendemic pemphigus foliaceus presenting in the postpartum period - 07/09/11
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Abstract |
The new onset of pemphigus in the postpartum period is exceedingly rare with only 1 case previously reported in the literature. We describe a 31-year-old woman who developed extensive denudation of her skin shortly after delivering her second child. Histologic examination, immunofluorescence testing, and immunoprecipitation with desmoglein 1 confirmed the diagnosis of pemphigus foliaceus. The patient responded to treatment with prednisone, cyclophosphamide, and plasmapheresis. The effect of the postpartum period on the onset and exacerbation of immune-mediated bullous diseases is discussed. (J Am Acad Dermatol 1999;40:845-6.)
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Vol 40 - N° 5S
P. 845-846 - mai 1999 Retour au numéro
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