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Advances in pemphigus and its endemic pemphigus foliaceus (Fogo Selvagem) phenotype: a paradigm of human autoimmunity. — SAQ
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A patient presents with features suggestive of advances in pemphigus and its endemic pemphigus foliaceus (fogo selvagem) phenotype: a paradigm of human autoimmunity.. Pemphigus foliaceus is a superficial autoimmune blistering disease from IgG anti-desmoglein 1 antibodies producing subcorneal/subgranular acantholysis, scaly crusted plaques, and (usually) no mucosal ...
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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)