Immunopathology of epidermolysis bullosa acquisita. Association with mixed cryoglobulinemia.
We describe a case of epidermolysis bullosa acquisita with immunoglobulin and complement demonstrated at the dermal-epidermal junction. Essential mixed cryoglobulinemia was also present in the patient, reemphasizing the association of epidermolysis bullosa acquisita with other diseases.
D003176:Complement C3 / Q000032:analysis; D003450:Cryoglobulins / Q000032:analysis; D004820:Epidermolysis Bullosa / Q000276:immunology* / Q000473:pathology; D005455:Fluorescent Antibody Technique; D006801:Humans; D007136:Immunoglobulins / Q000032:analysis; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012867:Skin / Q000276:immunology
D003176:Complement C3; D003450:Cryoglobulins; D007136:Immunoglobulins