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Recognition of Epidermal Transglutaminase by IgA and Tissue Transglutaminase 2 Antibodies in a Rare Case of Rhesus Dermatitis
Published on: December 15, 2011
Interstitial granulomatous dermatitis with plaques and arthritis
U Wollina1, J Schönlebe, L Unger
1Hospital Dresden-Friedrichstadt, Dresden, Germany. Wollina-Uw@khdf.de
Abstract:
Interstitial granulomatous dermatitis and arthritis (IGDA) is a rare disease entity with female predominance. The case of a 53-year-old woman with erythemas, plaques and nodules associated with polyarthritis is presented. She was treated with cyclosporin A, with improvement of the joint affliction and complete clearance of skin lesions. The differential diagnosis of IGDA is discussed briefly.
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