Linear IgA Dermatosis, Chronic Bullous Disease Of Childhood - DermAtlas

Contributor

Mrs. Stewart

Diagnosis

linear IgA dermatosis chronic bullous disease of childhood

Body Site

total body leg foot

Age

17 months

Pigmentation

light

Organization

scattered

Color

red

Morphology

vesiculobullous (blister, pustule)

Pattern

generalized, disseminated symmetric

Comments

This healthy toddler developed a widespread cutaneous bullous eruption with involvement of the oral cavity. A skin biopsy revealed a subepidermal bulla, and direct immunofluorescence showed a linear IgA band in the basement membrane zone. Indirect immunofluorescence was pending.

Description

disseminated red papules, vesicles, and annular plaques many with bullae and central crusts and/or erosions

Image Added

8/26/2003 23:08:44

Translate

Other Resources

PubMed Medline Plus Medscape

Image Options

View Image in New Window