Blistering Diseases — Flashcards

Epidermolysis bullosa _____ is associated with mutations in the genes for K5/14

Pemphigus vulgaris is due to Ig_____ antibodies against desmoglein

Tense _____, vesicles, and annular erythema are the characteristic triad of clinical features in Chronic Bullous Disorder of Childhood

_____ microabscesses are seen in Pemphigus vegetans

Chronic bullous disease of childhood shows sub_____ bullae with infiltration of neutrophils at basement membrane and dermal papillae tips

Bullous Pemphigoid is characterized by _____ non-acantholytic blisters.

Hint: sub/intraepidermal

'Dilapidated brick wall' appearance refers to widespread _____ involving the epidermis, characteristically seen in Hailey Hailey disease.

Epidermolysis bullosa _____ involves the stratum basale of the epidermis

Epidermolysis bullosa _____ involves the sublaminar connective tissue of the dermis

Direct immunofluoresence showing granular deposits at the tips of dermal papillae points to the diagnosis of _____