Cytotoxic and antigen presenting cells, and non-basement membrane zone pathology in a case of bullous pemphigoid

Background: When performing direct and indirect skin immunofluorescence (DIF, IIF) in bullous pemphigoid (BP) utilizing single fluorophores such as fluorescein isothiocyanate (FITC), the presence of ”background” fluorescence is commonly described. Aim of reporting this case: Our laboratory has noted...

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Main Authors: Ana Maria Abreu Velez, Vickie M. Brown, Michael S. Howard
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Our Dermatology Online 2012-04-01
Series:Nasza Dermatologia Online
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Online Access:http://www.odermatol.com/wp-content/uploads/file/2012%202/ourd_20122_19(1).pdf