Open AccessPemphigus herpetiformis in a 4‐year‐old child: Case report and review of the literature
Author(s) -
Hayder Faten,
Bahloul Emna,
Sellami Khadija,
Jerbi Ameni,
Masmoudi Hatem,
Zghal Mouna,
Ayedi Lobna,
Aounallah Amina,
Turki Hamida
Publication year - 2022
Publication title -
clinical case reports
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.21
H-Index - 9
ISSN - 2050-0904
DOI - 10.1002/ccr3.5567
Subject(s) - medicine , pemphigus , dermatitis herpetiformis , dermatology , disease , pediatrics , pathology
Pemphigus herpetiformis (PH) is a rare form of pemphigus, especially when occurring in childhood. Misdiagnosis is common in this age group. The disease exhibits diverse clinical and histological aspects. Further immunological investigations should be performed in order to make the right diagnosis with a correct management strategy.