Trigger - Bullae Flashcards
2/2 Autoantibodies of the IgG class that attatch to desmogleins and inhibit desmosomes from aiding in cell adhesions causing acantholysis
pemphigus
flaccid blisters on the skin with erosions on mucous membranes
pemphigus vulgaris
typically begins in the oral mucosa
pemphigus vulgaris
Pt presenting with mouth ulcers that burn. also reports recent nose bleeds and decreased oral intake which has lead to weakness, malaise, and weight loss. what could this possibly be?
pemphigus vulgaris mouth ulcers!
there is NO mucosal involvement in which pemphigus?
foliaceus
Biopsy at the edge of a blister showing (+) deposits of IgG
pemphigus
Direct immunofluorescence staining (DIF) of normal appearing skin adjacent to a lesion showing IgG and C3.
pemphigus
ELISA results shows a (+) a-Dsg1 but a (-) a-Gsg3. what is the diagnosis
Pemphigus foliaceus
if 3 is positive its always vulgaris
this diagnosis has a prodrome of pruritus, urticaria and papular lesions that lasts from weeks to months
bullous phemigoid
Interaction of autoantibody with BP antigen.
bullous phemigoid
large, tense, firm topped bullae with serous or hemorrhagic fluid that has a negative nikolsky sign
bullous phemigiod
Biopsy of perilesional skin showing linear IgG deposits or C3 along basement membrane.
bullous phemigoid
gold standard
direct immunoflorescence study is done to confirm what diagnosis
phemigoid diagnoses
Acute hypersensitivity reaction affecting the skin and mucous membranes
erythema multiforme
erythematous papular or urticarial lesions tha later become bullae that are pruritic and painful
erythema multiforme
can be serous or hemorrhagic