Bullous Disorders Flashcards
1
Q
What are the antibodies against in bullies pemphigoid?
A
Hemi-Desmosomal proteins
2
Q
How do you differentiate between pemphigus and pemphigoid?
A
Pemphighoid - Tense blisters, Itchy
Pemphigus - Easily ruptured, flaccid blisters, not itchy
3
Q
Which bullies disorder typically has mucosal involvement?
A
Pemphigus - mouth ulcers are often 1st symptoms
4
Q
Appearance on immunfluorescene of pemphigoid?
A
IgG and C3 at dermoepidermal junction
5
Q
Appearance on immunofluorescence of pemphigus?
A
Acantholysis
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