title: [Plasma exchange in pemphigus vulgaris].
abstract: An attempt to treat a patient with pemphigus vulgaris by large volume plasma exchange with intravenous application of high doses of immunoglobulin at the end of each exchange procedure is reported. The therapeutic results--temporary clinical improvement parallel to a significant reduction in the level of circulating antiepithelial autoantibodies--are discussed in comparison with published case reports on plasma exchange in pemphigus vulgaris and bullous pemphigoid.
mesh_terms: D001323:Autoantibodies / Q000276:immunology; D003165:Complement System Proteins / Q000032:analysis; D003520:Cyclophosphamide / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007074:Immunoglobulin G / Q000032:analysis; D007136:Immunoglobulins / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D008875:Middle Aged; D010391:Pemphigoid, Bullous / Q000628:therapy; D010392:Pemphigus / Q000628:therapy*; D010951:Plasma Exchange
chemical_list: D001323:Autoantibodies; D007074:Immunoglobulin G; D007136:Immunoglobulins; D003520:Cyclophosphamide; D003165:Complement System Proteins
vernacular_title: Plasmaaustausch bei Pemphigus vulgaris.