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Granulocyte-dependent Autoantibody-induced Skin Blistering
Published on: October 12, 2012
Bullous Pemphigoid in a Centenarian Male Simulating Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis
Muna Shakhashiro1, Taylor R Bradley1, Stuart Tobin2
1Dermatology, University of Kentucky College of Medicine, Lexington, USA.
Abstract:
Bullous pemphigoid (BP) is one of the most common autoimmune blistering diseases and classically presents as large, tense bullae. We report a case of BP with toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN)-like manifestations in a 103-year-old male, the oldest known patient to present with an acute onset of BP. Our patient presented with extensive erosive lesions comprising 12% of the total body surface area, raising suspicion of TEN and Staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome. Detailed clinical, histological, and immunofluorescence analyses were performed, confirming a diagnosis of BP. Atypical presentations of blistering disorders can be a diagnostic challenge and require the use of histologic and direct immunofluorescence testing to distinguish between clinically similar cutaneous diseases. Proper diagnosis is essential to ensure appropriate management and patient care.

