Wofford Jay, Patel Mahir, Readinger Allison, Menter Alan
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, School of Medicine, Lubbuck, Texas (Wofford), and the Division of Dermatology, Department of Internal Medicine, Baylor University Medical Center at Dallas (Patel, Readinger, Menter).
Proc (Bayl Univ Med Cent). 2012 Apr;25(2):155-8. doi: 10.1080/08998280.2012.11928814.
Bullous pemphigoid is an autoimmune disease of the skin characterized by large, tense bullae resulting in significant morbidity in affected individuals. The diagnosis of bullous pemphigoid may present challenges due to clinical similarities with various other bullous eruptions. Frequently, epidemiological features can provide clues to the diagnosis of bullous pemphigoid, with histologic analysis commonly required for definitive diagnosis. This case study illustrates the typical clinical and histologic findings seen in bullous pemphigoid patients and briefly discusses the differential diagnosis. An in-depth understanding of the intricate pathophysiology is essential in order to educate patients. After diagnosis and appropriate workup, an array of treatment approaches, including topical and systemic corticosteroids, immunosuppressive agents, antibiotics, chemotherapeutic agents, and even monoclonal antibodies, may be utilized individually or in combination to achieve an optimal therapeutic response.
大疱性类天疱疮是一种皮肤自身免疫性疾病,其特征为出现大的、紧张性水疱,给患病个体带来显著的发病率。由于与其他各种水疱性皮疹在临床上有相似之处,大疱性类天疱疮的诊断可能具有挑战性。流行病学特征常常可为大疱性类天疱疮的诊断提供线索,明确诊断通常需要进行组织学分析。本病例研究阐述了大疱性类天疱疮患者典型的临床和组织学表现,并简要讨论了鉴别诊断。为了对患者进行教育,深入了解复杂的病理生理学至关重要。诊断并进行适当的检查后,一系列治疗方法,包括局部和全身用皮质类固醇、免疫抑制剂、抗生素、化疗药物,甚至单克隆抗体,可单独或联合使用,以实现最佳治疗反应。