Synonym(s)
Erythema bullosum vegetans; Neumann's disease
HistoryThis section has been translated automatically.
Neumann, 1886
DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.
Pemphigus vegetans with initially limp, whitish vesicles.
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LocalizationThis section has been translated automatically.
Intertriginous spaces: lip commissures, nasolabial folds, vulva and anal area, axillary and inguinal.
Clinical featuresThis section has been translated automatically.
Flaccid, rapidly tearing blisters. Development of papillomatous growths on the resulting erosions. Epithelial remnants in the marginal area. Verrucous and hyperkeratotic transformation of the lesions. Reducing with reddish-brown pigmentation.
HistologyThis section has been translated automatically.
Suprabasal bladder, acantholysis, acanthosis, papillomatosis, intraepidermal microabscesses from eosinophilic leukocytes.
TherapyThis section has been translated automatically.
LiteratureThis section has been translated automatically.
- Downie JB et al (1998) Pemphigus vegetans-Neumann variant associated with intranasal heroin abuse. J Am Acad Dermatol 39: 872-875
- Jansen T et al (2001) Pemphigus vegetans. A historical perspective. dermatologist 52: 504-509
- Near H (1993) Neumann type pemphigus vegetans with fatal outcome. dermatologist 44: 99-102
- Neumann I (1886) About Pemphigus vegetans (frambosioides). Quarterly Journal for Dermatology and Syphilis (Vienna) 13: 157-178
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Autoimmune dermatoses, bullous; Neumann's disease; Pemphigus vegetans (overview); Pemphigus vegetans type hallopeau;Outgoing links (6)
Acantholysis; Acanthosis; Micro abscesses; Papillomatosis; Pemphigus vegetans (overview); Pemphigus vegetans type hallopeau;Disclaimer
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