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[Childhood pemphigus vulgaris, a case report]
Ana G Bellelli1, Natalia M Mantero2, María L Rueda2
1Unidad Académica y Asistencial de Dermatología Pediátrica, Hospital General de Niños Dr. Pedro de Elizalde, Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires, Argentina. beUeUi.ana@gmail.com.
Archivos Argentinos De Pediatria
|November 22, 2016
Summary
Pemphigus vulgaris, a rare autoimmune blistering disease, presents diagnostic and treatment challenges in children. This case highlights the complexities of managing this condition in a 12-year-old patient.
Area of Science:
- Dermatology
- Autoimmune Diseases
- Pediatrics
Background:
- Pemphigus vulgaris is a chronic autoimmune blistering disease.
- It is characterized by immunoglobulin G autoantibodies targeting epidermal components.
- Pemphigus vulgaris is rare in pediatric patients, accounting for 1.4-2.9% of cases.
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