title: [Pemphigus herpetiformis].
abstract: Pemphigus herpetiformis is an unusual variant of pemphigus. Clinically it can resemble Duhring's disease, while histopathological examination and, in particular immunofluorescence yield findings diagnostic for pemphigus. As pemphigus herpetiformis responds quite well to sulfones, recognition of this rare disorder is of practical relevance. In the present report, a case of pemphigus herpetiformis with an unusually young age of onset is presented. In addition, clinical features, results of histopathological examination and immunofluorescence, differential diagnosis and treatment are discussed.
authors.affiliation: Hautklinik der Westfälischen-Wilhelms-Universität Münster.
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Beissert
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Metze
authors.forename: T A
authors.initials: TA
authors.lastname: Luger
authors.forename: T
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Schwarz
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001706:Biopsy; D003176:Complement C3 / Q000032:analysis; D003622:Dapsone / Q000008:administration & dosage; D004359:Drug Therapy, Combination; D005260:Female; D005455:Fluorescent Antibody Technique; D006801:Humans; D007074:Immunoglobulin G / Q000032:analysis; D010392:Pemphigus / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000473:pathology; D011239:Prednisolone / Q000008:administration & dosage; D012867:Skin / Q000473:pathology
chemical_list: D003176:Complement C3; D007074:Immunoglobulin G; D003622:Dapsone; D011239:Prednisolone