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https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/10141| Title: | Pemphigus Vulgaris : case report |
| Authors: | Cassar, David Cauchi, Suzanne |
| Keywords: | Autoantibodies Pemphigus -- Case studies Rare diseases -- Case studies Autoimmune diseases -- Case studies Skin diseases -- Case studies |
| Issue Date: | 2016 |
| Publisher: | MMSA |
| Citation: | Minima Medicamenta. 2016, (5), p. 13-15 |
| Abstract: | Case report on a 53yr old gentleman who initially presented to his family doctor with mouth ulcers, hoarseness and odynophagia. He was given various treatments including antibiotics, anti-virals, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and oral steroids with no effect. His condition worsened and was associated with a 5kg weight loss. He subsequently developed skin blisters and erosions and was referred to the dermatology department. A clinical diagnosis of pemphigus vulgaris was made and he was started on high dose oral steroids. A skin biopsy sent for histology and immunofluorescence confirmed the diagnosis. On confirmation he was admitted for rituximab therapy and started on azathioprine. |
| URI: | https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar//handle/123456789/10141 |
| Appears in Collections: | Minima Medicamenta 2016 Minima Medicamenta 2016 |
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