Pemphigus foliaceus successfully treated with mycophenolate mofetil as a steroid-sparing agent - 05/09/11
Abstract |
Pemphigus foliaceus is an autoimmune blistering disease of unknown origin with antibodies produced against desmoglein 1, an adhesive protein found in the desmosomal cell junction in the suprabasal layers of the epidermis. The disease is primarily treated with corticosteroids and corticosteroid-sparing immunosuppressive agents. We report a case of pemphigus foliaceus successfully treated with mycophenolate mofetil. It remains to be seen whether this agent has a significant effect on the course of the disease and remission induction. (J Am Acad Dermatol 2000;42:514-5.)
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Vol 42 - N° 3
P. 514-515 - mars 2000 Retour au numéroBienvenue sur EM-consulte, la référence des professionnels de santé.
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