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IgA multiple myeloma in a patient with an IgG pemphigus foliaceus-like exanthem.

Authors :
Lee, Nayoung
Lockwood, Stephen J.
Richardson, Paul
Paba‐Prada, Claudia
Saavedra, Arturo P.
Source :
International Journal of Dermatology. Oct2017, Vol. 56 Issue 10, p1058-1060. 3p.
Publication Year :
2017

Abstract

A case study of a 53-year-old man with a history of pemphigus foliaceus (PF) is presented, with acute lower back pain. It mentions the patient was diagnosed with Immunoglobulin G-mediated PF with an elevated serum autoantibody index against desmoglein. It also discusses need of improving detection of underlying malignancy.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00119059
Volume :
56
Issue :
10
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
International Journal of Dermatology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
125084560
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1111/ijd.13721