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Pemphigus Erythematosus Associated With Anti-DNA Antibodies and Multiple Anti-ENA Antibodies: A Case Report
Cutis. 2003 April;71(4):303-306
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Scheinfeld NS, Howe KL, DiCostanzo DP, Craig E, Cohen SR
Pemphigus erythematosus (PE) is an autoimmune blistering disease combining features of pemphigus foliaceus (PF) and systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). We report a case of PE associated with anti–double-stranded DNA (anti-dsDNA), anti-Smith (anti-Sm), anti-Ro (anti-SSA), and antiribonucleoprotein (anti-RNP) antibodies. This case required extensive immunosuppressive therapy. We treated our patient with a combination of systemic steroids, intramuscular gold injections, azathioprine, and hydroxychloroquine. The patient's response was complete remission—evaluated clinically, serologically, and immunohistochemically.