Open AccessA patient with multiple blisters in the skin and mucous membranes
Author(s) -
Antonio G. Tristano
Publication year - 2010
Publication title -
bmj case reports
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.231
H-Index - 26
ISSN - 1757-790X
DOI - 10.1136/bcr.06.2009.1962
Subject(s) - medicine , epidermolysis bullosa acquisita , dermatology , rheumatology , genodermatosis , hydroxychloroquine , blisters , tongue , disease , surgery , pathology , bullous pemphigoid , covid-19 , biochemistry , chemistry , antibody , gene , infectious disease (medical specialty) , immunology
A case is presented of a patient who was referred to the rheumatology department with symptoms of systemic lupus erythematosus and bullous disease. A 55-year-old woman with 2 year history of blistering involving the hands and face, presented with new lesions on the thorax, feet, toes, inferior lip, and tongue accompanied by pruritus. The patient also had joint pain without inflammation of the knees, ankles, and hands. After the investigations the patient was diagnosed with a blistering disorder, specifically epidermolysis bullosa acquisita. The patient completely recovered following treatment with topical and oral corticosteroids, and colchicine.