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Pemphigus vegetans

See also: List of target antigens in pemphigus

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Kiran Singh, M.D. [2]

Overview

Overview

Pemphigus vegetans is a localized form of pemphigus vulgaris.[1] in which there is a localized vegetating papillomatous response. The eroded areas do not heal like usual but form papillomatous growth and vegetation.

Accounts for 1-2% of pemphigus cases and is a relatively benign variant of Pemphigus Vulgaris. Two forms are recognized:

  • Pemphigus vegetans of Neumann is a localized disease of pemphigus vulgaris slightly more extensive than pemphigus vegetans of Hallopeau.[1] :568 This type is more common and characterized by early lesions similar to Pemphigus Vulgaris with large bullae and erosive areas. Healing is through formation of granulation tissue.
  • Pemphigus vegetans of Hallopeau is a disease of localized pemphigus vulgaris.[1] :568 It is named for François Henri Hallopeau. This type is less aggressive and has pustules not bullae. These pustules heal by verrucios hyperkeratotic vegetations.
Diagnosis

Diagnosis

Physical Examination

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Neck
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Extremity
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See also

See also

References

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Irwin M. Freedberg; et al., eds. (2003). Fitzpatrick’s dermatology in general medicine (6.th ed.). New York, NY [u.a.]: McGraw-Hill. p. 558. ISBN 0-07-138076-0.
  2. ↑ 2.00 2.01 2.02 2.03 2.04 2.05 2.06 2.07 2.08 2.09 2.10 2.11 2.12 2.13 2.14 2.15 2.16 2.17 2.18 2.19 2.20 2.21 “Dermatology Atlas”.


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