title: Intraepidermal neutrophilic IgA dermatosis: pemphigus-like IgA deposits.
abstract: A case of intraepidermal neutrophilic IgA dermatosis with intercellular IgA deposit in the upper epidermis is reported. Indirect immunofluorescence was negative but immunoelectrophoresis showed a slight increase of IgA. The chemotactic activity of neutrophils was normal. Colchicine controlled the lesions.
authors: Unit of Occupational and Environmental Dermatology, Louvain University, Brussels, Belgium.
authors: P
authors: P
authors: Gengoux
authors: D
authors: D
authors: Tennstedt
authors: J M
authors: JM
authors: Lachapelle
mesh_terms: D004817:Epidermis; D006801:Humans; D007070:Immunoglobulin A / Q000032:analysis*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009504:Neutrophils / Q000378:metabolism / Q000473:pathology*; D010392:Pemphigus / Q000378:metabolism / Q000473:pathology; D012872:Skin Diseases, Vesiculobullous / Q000378:metabolism / Q000473:pathology*
chemical_list: D007070:Immunoglobulin A