Pemphigus vulgaris in a neonate born to a mother with pemphigus vulgaris: A case report

Key Clinical Message Active pemphigus vulgaris in the mother can lead to neonatal pemphigus vulgaris, which is usually self‐limiting. Systemic corticosteroids are the mainstay of managing PV during pregnancy and until the child is breastfed. Abstract Pemphigus vulgaris (PV) is a potentially life‐thr...

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Main Authors: Ayush Anand, Praneet Awake, Anand Bhosale, Rajan Bindu, Anjali Kher, Prasad Bhanap
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Published: Wiley 2023-12-01
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1002/ccr3.8343
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author Ayush Anand
Praneet Awake
Anand Bhosale
Rajan Bindu
Anjali Kher
Prasad Bhanap
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Anjali Kher
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description Key Clinical Message Active pemphigus vulgaris in the mother can lead to neonatal pemphigus vulgaris, which is usually self‐limiting. Systemic corticosteroids are the mainstay of managing PV during pregnancy and until the child is breastfed. Abstract Pemphigus vulgaris (PV) is a potentially life‐threatening autoimmune disease characterized by bullae and erosions over the skin and mucous membrane. PV is rarely reported in pregnant women and neonates. We reported the case of a 28‐year‐old Gravida 2 Parity 2 Living 1 who developed painful blisters and erosions in the oral cavity during third trimester of pregnancy. However, the diagnosis was delayed due to late presentation. The patient presented to our hospital at 37 weeks gestation with bullae and erosions distributed all over the body. Based on clinical evaluation and histopathology reports, she was diagnosed with PV. She delivered a child via cesarean section. The child also had similar lesions and was diagnosed with neonatal PV. Maternal PV was managed with prednisolone followed by azathioprine, leading to complete remission. No active intervention was required for neonatal PV as the condition was self‐limiting.
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spelling doaj.art-ea9cf6151805465f8cc78e0314a22f882023-12-30T04:35:09ZengWileyClinical Case Reports2050-09042023-12-011112n/an/a10.1002/ccr3.8343Pemphigus vulgaris in a neonate born to a mother with pemphigus vulgaris: A case reportAyush Anand0Praneet Awake1Anand Bhosale2Rajan Bindu3Anjali Kher4Prasad Bhanap5BP Koirala Institute of Health Sciences Dharan NepalDepartment of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprosy Symbiosis Medical College for Women, Symbiosis International (Deemed University) Pune Maharashtra IndiaDepartment of Pathology Symbiosis Medical College for Women, Symbiosis International (Deemed University) Pune Maharashtra IndiaDepartment of Pathology Symbiosis Medical College for Women, Symbiosis International (Deemed University) Pune Maharashtra IndiaDepartment of Paediatrics Symbiosis Medical College for Women, Symbiosis International (Deemed University) Pune Maharashtra IndiaDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Symbiosis Medical College for Women, Symbiosis International (Deemed University) Pune Maharashtra IndiaKey Clinical Message Active pemphigus vulgaris in the mother can lead to neonatal pemphigus vulgaris, which is usually self‐limiting. Systemic corticosteroids are the mainstay of managing PV during pregnancy and until the child is breastfed. Abstract Pemphigus vulgaris (PV) is a potentially life‐threatening autoimmune disease characterized by bullae and erosions over the skin and mucous membrane. PV is rarely reported in pregnant women and neonates. We reported the case of a 28‐year‐old Gravida 2 Parity 2 Living 1 who developed painful blisters and erosions in the oral cavity during third trimester of pregnancy. However, the diagnosis was delayed due to late presentation. The patient presented to our hospital at 37 weeks gestation with bullae and erosions distributed all over the body. Based on clinical evaluation and histopathology reports, she was diagnosed with PV. She delivered a child via cesarean section. The child also had similar lesions and was diagnosed with neonatal PV. Maternal PV was managed with prednisolone followed by azathioprine, leading to complete remission. No active intervention was required for neonatal PV as the condition was self‐limiting.https://doi.org/10.1002/ccr3.8343case reportneonatepemphiguspregnancy
spellingShingle Ayush Anand
Praneet Awake
Anand Bhosale
Rajan Bindu
Anjali Kher
Prasad Bhanap
Pemphigus vulgaris in a neonate born to a mother with pemphigus vulgaris: A case report
Clinical Case Reports
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title Pemphigus vulgaris in a neonate born to a mother with pemphigus vulgaris: A case report
title_full Pemphigus vulgaris in a neonate born to a mother with pemphigus vulgaris: A case report
title_fullStr Pemphigus vulgaris in a neonate born to a mother with pemphigus vulgaris: A case report
title_full_unstemmed Pemphigus vulgaris in a neonate born to a mother with pemphigus vulgaris: A case report
title_short Pemphigus vulgaris in a neonate born to a mother with pemphigus vulgaris: A case report
title_sort pemphigus vulgaris in a neonate born to a mother with pemphigus vulgaris a case report
topic case report
neonate
pemphigus
pregnancy
url https://doi.org/10.1002/ccr3.8343
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