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Linear IgA disease and ulcerative colitis
D G Paige1, J N Leonard, F Wojnarowska
1Department of Dermatology, St Mary's Hospital, London, UK.
The British Journal of Dermatology
|May 1, 1997
Summary
A rare association between ulcerative colitis and linear IgA disease was observed, with colitis preceding skin symptoms by years. This suggests potential immune system links between these conditions.
Area of Science:
- Immunodermatology
- Gastroenterology
- Autoimmune Diseases
Background:
- Linear IgA disease is a rare autoimmune blistering condition.
- Ulcerative colitis is a chronic inflammatory bowel disease.
- A potential link between these conditions has been suggested but not well-defined.