title: Silent bowel perforation occurring during corticosteroid treatment for pemphigus vulgaris.
abstract: We present the case of a patient who experienced a silent colonic perforation while being treated for pemphigus vulgaris with prednisone and azathioprine. Dermatologists are experienced in the management of pemphigus vulgaris with prednisone. We report a well-recognized but rarely reported adverse effect of this standard therapy for pemphigus vulgaris.
authors.affiliation: Tulane University Medical Center, Department of Dermatology, New Orleans, Louisiana 70112.
authors.forename: J S
authors.initials: JS
authors.lastname: Lauber
authors.forename: H L
authors.initials: HL
authors.lastname: Abrams
authors.forename: M C
authors.initials: MC
authors.lastname: Ray
mesh_terms: D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones / Q000009:adverse effects*; D003108:Colonic Diseases / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000601:surgery; D003125:Colostomy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007416:Intestinal Perforation / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000601:surgery; D008875:Middle Aged; D010392:Pemphigus / Q000188:drug therapy*; D012008:Recurrence
chemical_list: D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones