title: [Linear IgA bullous dermatosis (LABD): a recently recognized entity].
abstract: In previous years linear IgA bullous dermatosis (LABD) of the adults has caused considerable discussion as to its classification. Some investigators considered LABD to be a subgroup of pemphigoid and others regarded it as being more closely related to dermatitis herpetiformis. However a growing body of evidence points to LABD as a distinct disease entity which is characterized by IgA staining along the basement membrane zone in a linear pattern (Chorzelski et al 1979). In this paper a review of this newly recognized entity is attempted, based on the reports from the literature. The clinico-pathologic and immunologic features of LABD are analyzed and discussed and emphasis is given to the problem of differential diagnosis with other bullous dermatoses.
authors: Dental School, University of Athens, Greece.
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authors: Gakiopoulou
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authors: Sklavounou
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authors: Mortakis
mesh_terms: D003874:Dermatitis Herpetiformis / Q000175:diagnosis; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D006801:Humans; D007070:Immunoglobulin A / Q000032:analysis*; D009059:Mouth Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000276:immunology*; D009061:Mouth Mucosa / Q000473:pathology; D010391:Pemphigoid, Bullous / Q000175:diagnosis; D012872:Skin Diseases, Vesiculobullous / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000276:immunology*
chemical_list: D007070:Immunoglobulin A
vernacular_title: Pompholygodes dermatopatheia me grammike enapothese IgA: Mia anexartete nosologike ontoteta.