Paraneoplastic pemphigus with clinical features of lichen planus associated with low-grade B cell lymphoma [PDF]
BACKGROUND: Neoplasia-induced lichen planus is described as a cell-mediated reaction to unknown epithelial antigens. Paraneoplastic pemphigus (PNP), characterized by the presence of a specific array of autoantibodies, probably represents a different form
Black, M +4 more
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Distribution, host plants and natural enemies of sugar beet root aphid (Pemphigus fuscicornis) In Slovakia [PDF]
During 2003-2004, field surveys were realized to observe the distribution of sugar beet aphid, Pemphigus fuscicornis (K o c h) (Sternorrhyncha Pemphigidae) in southwestern Slovakia.
Pačuta Vladimir +3 more
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Evaluation of cases of pemphigus vulgaris and pemphigus foliaceus from a reference service in Pará state, Brazil [PDF]
BACKGROUND: Pemphigusis a bullous, rare and chronic autoimmune disease. There are two major forms of pemphigus: vulgaris and foliaceus. Epidemiological data and clinical outcome in patients diagnosed in the Brazilian Amazon states are still rare ...
Carla Andréa Avelar Pires +5 more
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Brain abscess following rituximab infusion in a patient with pemphigus vulgaris. [PDF]
BackgroundImmunocompromised patients are at increased risk for developing meningitis or, rarely, brain abscess with opportunistic organisms like Listeria monocytogenes.Case reportA 52 year-old Saudi Arabian woman who was diagnosed with pemphigus vulgaris
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Non-classical forms of pemphigus: pemphigus herpetiformis, IgA pemphigus, paraneoplastic pemphigus and IgG/IgA pemphigus [PDF]
The pemphigus group comprises the autoimmune intraepidermal blistering diseases classically divided into two major types: pemphigus vulgaris and pemphigus foliaceous.
Adriana Maria Porro +134 more
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Localized pemphigus vulgaris − a rare form of a well-known disorder
Pemphigus vulgaris is an autoimmune disorder with many clinical variants. In this report, we present a 57-year-old female patient who presented with unilateral acral erosions, pustulations, and crusts, which was diagnosed as localized pemphigus vulgaris,
Galal El Enany +8 more
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Recurrent venous thrombosis in an adequately anticoagulated patient with pemphigus vulgaris [PDF]
BACKGROUND: Several autoimmune skin disorders are characterised by an increased risk of thrombosis, with bollous pemphigoid carrying a higher risk than pemphigus vulgaris (PV).
Fabrizio Gentile +2 more
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Ear, nose and throat manifestations in pemphigus vulgaris [PDF]
Pemphigus vulgaris (PV) is an autoimmune disease characterized by mucocutaneous intraepithelial blisters and pathogenic autoantibodies against desmoglein 3. There are two clinical forms: mucosal (MPV) and mucocutaneous (MCPV).
España, A. (Agustín) +6 more
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Serum angiotensin converting enzyme in pemphigus vulgaris
Background: Pemphigus vulgaris is an autoimmune blistering skin disease with unknown etiology. Drugs such as angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors may contribute in the pathogenesis of pemphigus.
Reza M Robati +3 more
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Background and Aims Pemphigus vulgaris is an autoimmune vesiculobullous mucocutaneous disorder with life‐threatening consequences. Early detection and adequate care are crucial for a good prognosis.
Muhanad L. Alshami +2 more
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