PEMPHIGUS: an acronym for a disease with multiple etiologies.
The acronym PEMPHIGUS is suggested to encompass the numerous factors involved in the pathogenesis and course of the disease. In the following review the authors present studies documenting these factors. The acronym can serve as a handy tool to direct the physician's investigation of a case of pemphigus, aiding in its diagnosis and in the prevention of future flare-ups.
Brenner
Sarah
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The Department of Dermatology, Tel Aviv-Sourasky Medical Center, 6 Weizmann Street, Tel Aviv 64239, Israel. derma@tasmc.health.gov.il
Mashiah
Jacob
J
Tamir
Einat
E
Goldberg
Ilan
I
Wohl
Yonit
Y
D001424:Bacterial Infections / Q000150:complications; D004032:Diet / Q000009:adverse effects; D064420:Drug-Related Side Effects and Adverse Reactions; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010392:Pemphigus / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology* / Q000517:prevention & control; D011230:Precancerous Conditions / Q000473:pathology*; D011247:Pregnancy; D011322:Primary Prevention / Q000379:methods; D011379:Prognosis; D012307:Risk Factors; D012720:Severity of Illness Index; D012878:Skin Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology; D014466:Ultraviolet Rays / Q000009:adverse effects