Cicatricial pemphigoid confined to the larynx.
The main features linking and yet distinguishing bullous pemphigoid from cicatricial pemphigoid have been discussed. This report demonstrates the usefulness of direct immunofluorescence study in establishing a diagnosis of cicatricial pemphigoid when lesions are confined to a single and unusual site such as the larynx.
D000368:Aged; D002921:Cicatrix / Q000209:etiology; D003176:Complement C3 / Q000276:immunology; D005260:Female; D005455:Fluorescent Antibody Technique; D006801:Humans; D007074:Immunoglobulin G / Q000276:immunology; D007818:Laryngeal Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000276:immunology; D012872:Skin Diseases, Vesiculobullous / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000276:immunology
D003176:Complement C3; D007074:Immunoglobulin G