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Granulocyte-dependent Autoantibody-induced Skin Blistering
Published on: October 12, 2012
Localized penile bullous pemphigoid of childhood
Moben Mirza1, Ismael Zamilpa, Jason M Wilson
1Division of Urology, Department of Surgery, University of New Mexico, MSC 105610, 1 University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM 87131, USA.
Abstract:
Bullous pemphigoid is an acquired autoimmune bullous condition that is uncommon in childhood. Genital involvement is extremely rare. We present a case of a 7-year-old boy with bullous lesions confined to the glans penis. Precise diagnosis is based on clinical presentation and specific histopathologic testing. Oral corticosteroid therapy is the treatment of choice.
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