Transient neonatal autoimmune blistering in pemphigus complicating pregnancy
KMJ-Kuwait Medical Journal. 2005; 37 (3): 197-199
in English
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| ID: emr-73011
ABSTRACT
Maternal pemphigus can result in a spectrum of clinical manifestations in her offspring, including prematurity and still-birth. Neonatal pemphigus is a rare transient blistering condition due to transplacental transfer of maternal antibodies. It seldom requires specific treatment. The case of a baby with large skin erosion which healed spontaneously within six days is reported
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IMEMR (Eastern Mediterranean)
Main subject:
Pregnancy Complications
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Prognosis
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Autoantibodies
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Biopsy
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Immunohistochemistry
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Blister
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Pemphigus
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Rare Diseases
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Maternal-Fetal Exchange
Type of study:
Case report
Limits:
Female
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Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
Kuwait Med. J.
Year:
2005
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