Development of pemphigus vulgaris in a patient with vitiligo and Hashimoto's thyroiditis
Journal of Endocrinological Investigation, cilt.28, sa.8, ss.558-560, 2005 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)
- Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
- Cilt numarası: 28 Sayı: 8
- Basım Tarihi: 2005
- Doi Numarası: 10.1007/bf03347246
- Dergi Adı: Journal of Endocrinological Investigation
- Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
- Sayfa Sayıları: ss.558-560
- Anahtar Kelimeler: Autoimmune polyglandular syndrome, Hashimoto's thyroiditis, Pemphigus vulgaris, Vitiligo
- Lokman Hekim Üniversitesi Adresli: Hayır
Özet
Pemphigus vulgaris is an autoimmune blistering disease. An association of pemphigus vulgaris with vitiligo or Hashimoto's thyroiditis has not been reported before. We reported a 38 yr-old female patient with Hashimoto's thyroiditis and vitiligo who eventually developed pemphigus vulgaris on vitiliginous lesions. A genetic predisposition or a local event on vitiliginous skin may be responsible for the development of pemphigus in this patient. © 2005, Editrice Kurtis.