Topic: Paraneoplastic Pemphigus
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What causes paraneoplastic pemphigus?
An autoimmune disorder is a disease in which an individual's immune system starts reacting against his or her own tissue. The building block cells of the epidermis are called keratinocytes. These cells are cemented together at special stick... Read More »
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What is paraneoplastic pemphigus?
The pemphigus family are rare autoimmune blistering diseases affecting skin and/or mucous membranes. Paraneoplastic conditions occur in association with malignancies (cancer). Paraneoplastic pemphigus is characterised by painful blisters an... Read More »
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What are the signs and symptoms of paraneoplastic pemphigus?
Almost all patients with paraneoplastic pemphigus have an associated malignancy. Oral blisters, erosions and ulcerations may be very painful. Other mucosal surfaces affected include the nose, throat and genitals. Skin lesions occur anywhere... Read More »
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