Linear IgA disease manifesting as recalcitrant desquamative gingivitis.
A case of desquamative gingivitis caused by adult linear IgA disease is presented. Management initially proved to be difficult, however, the introduction of sulfapyridine caused rapid resolution of the gingival problem. This is one of the first reports of desquamative gingivitis caused by linear IgA disease successfully treated with sulfapyridine.
Porter
S R
SR
University Department of Oral Medicine, Surgery, and Pathology, Bristol Dental Hospital and School, England.
Bain
S E
SE
Scully
C M
CM
D000328:Adult; D001327:Autoimmune Diseases / Q000150:complications*; D005891:Gingivitis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology* / Q000276:immunology; D006801:Humans; D007070:Immunoglobulin A; D008297:Male; D012872:Skin Diseases, Vesiculobullous / Q000150:complications* / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000276:immunology; D013427:Sulfapyridine / Q000627:therapeutic use*
D007070:Immunoglobulin A; D013427:Sulfapyridine