Open AccessNeutrophilic Dermatoses in Autoimmune Diseases: Report of Two Cases Associated with Autoimmune Thyroiditis
Author(s) -
Angelo Cassisa
Publication year - 2018
Publication title -
dermatopathology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2296-3529
DOI - 10.1159/000486669
Subject(s) - autoimmune thyroiditis , immunology , medicine , thyroiditis , innate immune system , autoimmune disease , immune system , pathology , disease , antibody
The term "neutrophilic dermatoses" includes a rare inflammatory pattern characterized by neutrophil-rich cutaneous infiltrate. Both innate and adaptive immune pathways may be involved in neutrophil recruitment. Occasionally, neutrophilic dermatoses may occur in association with autoimmune thyroiditis. Pathogenetic aspects of this autoimmune disorder may elucidate their possible connection. Two exemplificative cases are taken as a pretext for a short review of this topic.