Childhood pemphigus vulgaris successfully treated with rituximab.
Indian J Dermatol Venereol Leprol
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2012 Sept-Oct; 78(5): 632-634
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ABSTRACT
Pemphigus is a potentially fatal autoimmune epidermal bullous disorder. Rituximab is a novel therapy for the treatment of refractory pemphigus. However, there is limited clinical data on safety and efficacy of rituximab in pediatric age group. Herein, we report an 11-year-old boy of childhood pemphigus vulgaris who failed to respond to dexamethasone pulse therapy and was subsequently treated with rituximab and achieved complete remission.
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Indian J Dermatol Venereol Leprol
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2012
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