Wednesday, August 31, 2011

Analysis of Current Therapy and Clinical Outcome in Childhood Pemphigus Vulgaris


Abstract:  Pemphigus vulgaris (PV) is a rare, potentially fatal chronic autoimmune disease of the skin and mucous membrane. The objective of this study was to analyze the clinical outcomes and side effects associated with treatment of childhood PV (CPV). A retrospective review of the English language literature was conducted through PUBMED using the words childhood pemphigus vulgaris, and treatment or clinical outcome. Only patients under 12 years of age were included. Thirty-three cases were found in 29 reports. Mean age at onset was 8.3 years (range 1.5–12 yrs). Mucosal involvement (97.0%) was more ...

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