Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of pemphigus vulgaris?
AOral erosions
BTzanck smear showing acantholytic cells
CPositive Nikolsky’s sign
DSubepidermal bulla
A skin biopsy shows acantholysis with intraepidermal blistering. Which immunofluorescence pattern would confirm pemphigus vulgaris?
AFishnet pattern of IgG
BLinear IgA deposits
CGranular IgG deposits
DLinear C3 deposits
A 40 year old male reported with recurrent episodes of oral ulcers, large areas of denuded skin and flaccid vesiculo-bullous eruptions. Which is the most important bedside investigation helpful in establishing the diagnosis -
ATzanck smear from the floor of bulla
BGram staining of blister fluid
CCulture and sensitivity of blister fluid
DSkin biopsy with immunofluorescence
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