How can immunohistochemistry improve the diagnosis of pemphigus foliaceus?
Purpose: Pemphigus foliaceus (PF) is a rare, autoimmune blistering disorder characterized by the production of autoantibodies against desmoglein 1. The mainstay for diagnosis is the demonstration of immune complex deposition by direct immunofluorescence (DIF) in fresh tissue samples. Immunohistochem...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2018-06-01
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| Series: | Human Pathology: Case Reports |
| Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2214330017300925 |