Pemphigus Vulgaris - DermAtlas - Dermatology Image Atlas

Contributor

Chris Ha, MD

Diagnosis

pemphigus vulgaris

Body Site

arm

Age

38 years

Pigmentation

dark

Organization

confluent

Color

red brown

Morphology

ulcerated (erosion / ulcer)

Pattern

symmetric generalized, disseminated

Comments

This 38 year old woman developed progressive crusting on her face, trunk and extremities. Her mucous membranes were spared. She failed to respond to multiple treatments including high dose longterm steroids. She was admitted to the hospital for plasmaphoresis and high dose intravenous cyclophosphamide.

Description

diffuse symmetric superficial crusts and erosions

Image Added

6/10/2002 22:48:45

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