Linear IgA disease responsive to monotherapy with dapsone. Case report.

Authors

  • P. Vitiello
  • L. Auricchio
  • E. Mezza
  • G. Mansueto
  • L. Stasio
  • M.G. Limongelli
  • A. Franzese
  • W. Pennacchia

Keywords:

Linear IgA disease, Dapsone

Abstract

A three year old girl presented with pneumonia and a sudden erythematous and bullous eruption suggestive of linear IgA disease. Clinical diagnosis was confirmed by direct immunofluorescence on skin biopsy fixed in formaldehyde and embedded in paraffin. The patient recovered after therapy with dapsone 1.6 mg/kg per day.
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Published

2006-12-31

How to Cite

Vitiello, P., Auricchio, L., Mezza, E., Mansueto, G., Stasio, L., Limongelli, M., … Pennacchia, W. (2006). Linear IgA disease responsive to monotherapy with dapsone. Case report. European Journal of Pediatric Dermatology, 16(4), 209–212. Retrieved from https://ejpd.migration.pkpps03.publicknowledgeproject.org/index.php/journal/article/view/341

Issue

Vol. 16 No. 4 (2006)

Section

Original articles