Pemphigus vegetans

Pemphigus vegetans
Classification and external resources
ICD-10 L10.1

Pemphigus vegetans is a localized form of pemphigus vulgaris.[1] in which there is a localized vegetating papillomatous response. The eroded areas do not heal like usual but form papillomatous growth and vegetation.

Accounts for 1-2% of pemphigus cases and is a relatively benign variant of Pemphigus Vulgaris. Two forms are recognized:

  1. Neumann type: more common and characterized by early lesions similar to Pemphigus Vulgaris with large bullae and erosive areas. Healing is through formation of granulation tissue.
  2. Hallopeau type: less aggressive and has pustules not bullae. These pustules heal by verrucios hyperkeratotic vegetations.

See also

References

  1. ^ Freedberg, et al. (2003). Fitzpatrick's Dermatology in General Medicine. (6th ed.). Page 558. McGraw-Hill. ISBN 0071380760.
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