Aggressive refractory pemphigus vulgaris that responded to plasmapheresis: a case report
Abstract Background Pemphigus vulgaris is an autoimmune disorder that involves intraepithelial blistering and sores of the skin and mucous membranes. The average age of onset is between 50 and 70 years. Pemphigus rarely occurs in children. It correlates with the level of circulating autoantibodies;...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2020-07-01
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| Series: | Journal of Medical Case Reports |
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| Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13256-020-02421-w |