Linear IgA bullous dermatosis induced by atorvastatin - 02/09/11
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Linear IgA bullous dermatosis (LABD) is an autoimmune blistering skin disease characterized by circulating IgA antibodies binding the basement membrane zone. In most cases the origin is not clear, but in a minority of cases LABD is drug induced. We describe a patient in whom linear IgA disease developed shortly after beginning therapy with atorvastatin. In Western blotting analysis we detected IgA and IgG class antibodies targeting a 97-kd protein. To our knowledge this is the first reported case of atorvastatin-induced LABD. (J Am Acad Dermatol 2001;44:689-92.)
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Supported by DFG Hu 3/1 and the Köln Fortune program. |
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Reprint requests: N. Hunzelmann, MD, Department of Dermatology, University of Cologne, Joseph-Stelzmann-Str 9, 50924 Cologne, FRG. E-mail: Nico.Hunzelmann@uni-koeln.de. |
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J Am Acad Dermatol 2001;44:689-92 |
Vol 44 - N° 4
P. 689-692 - avril 2001 Retour au numéroBienvenue sur EM-consulte, la référence des professionnels de santé.
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