Ann Dermatol.  2017 Aug;29(4):499-500. 10.5021/ad.2017.29.4.499.

A Case of Wolf's Isotopic Response Presenting as Bullous Pemphigoid

Affiliations
  • 1Department of Dermatology, Korea University Ansan Hospital, College of Medicine, Korea University, Ansan, Korea. dermhj@naver.com

Abstract

No abstract available.


MeSH Terms

Pemphigoid, Bullous*

Figure

  • Fig. 1 Erythematous patch, bullae, and ulceration on right T3 dermatome.

  • Fig. 2 (A) Subepithelial vesicles with dermal infiltration of lymphocytes, histiocytes, and eosinophils (H&E, ×100). (B) Direct immunofluorescence reveal linear deposition of immunoglobulin G in basement membrane zone.


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