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State-of-the-art diagnosis of autoimmune blistering diseases. — SAQ
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A patient presents with features suggestive of state-of-the-art diagnosis of autoimmune blistering diseases.. Epidermolysis bullosa acquisita (EBA) = autoimmune subepidermal blistering disease caused by antibodies against type VII collagen (anchoring fibrils). Tense blisters on trauma-prone areas (han...
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a) What is the most likely diagnosis and what clinical features support it? (2 marks)
b) What investigations would you arrange to confirm the diagnosis? (3 marks)
c) Outline your management plan for this patient. (3 marks)
d) What are the key complications and prognostic factors? (2 marks)