LAUSR.org creates dashboard-style pages of related content for over 1.5 million academic articles. Sign Up to like articles & get recommendations!

Pemphigoid gestationis: a case series and review of the literature

Photo from wikipedia

Abstract Pemphigoid gestationis (PG) is a rare autoimmune disease associated with pregnancy. Clinically, it presents with severe pruritus that precedes the appearance of vesiculobullous lesions. It usually begins on the… Click to show full abstract

Abstract Pemphigoid gestationis (PG) is a rare autoimmune disease associated with pregnancy. Clinically, it presents with severe pruritus that precedes the appearance of vesiculobullous lesions. It usually begins on the trunk and spread rapidly to other parts of the body. Mucosal lesions and facial involvement are rare. In this article, we are discussing three cases of PG. We will discuss clinical-pathological features and management.

Keywords: series review; case series; pemphigoid gestationis; pemphigoid; gestationis case

Journal Title: Journal of Dermatological Treatment
Year Published: 2018

Link to full text (if available)


Share on Social Media:                               Sign Up to like & get
recommendations!

Related content

More Information              News              Social Media              Video              Recommended



                Click one of the above tabs to view related content.