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Bullous Pemphigoid Masquerading as a Prosthesis Allergy.

Authors :
Guffey, Darren J.
Zlotoff, Barrett J.
Source :
Cutis; Nov2021, Vol. 108 Issue 5, pE15-E16, 2p
Publication Year :
2021

Abstract

The article presents an case study of 79-year-old woman with type 2 diabetes mellitus, peptic ulcer disease, and hypertension was referred to the dermatology clinic due to concern for allergic contact dermatitis limited to the area of and adjacent to a well healed surgical wound. It mentions subepidermal bullae containing eosinophils and neutrophils, most consistent with a bullous drug eruption and areas of superficial erosion with serum crust.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00114162
Volume :
108
Issue :
5
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Cutis
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
154157036
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.12788/cutis.0398