Direct immunofluorescence in cutaneous vasculitis: Experience from a referral hospital in India

Background : Cutaneous vasculitis is commonly recognized and biopsied, owing to ease of access. Most biopsies are also subjected to direct immunofluorescence (DIF), though the rates of positivity vary. This is an attempt to assess the utility of DIF and glean data that will help optimize the test. O...

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Main Authors: B N Nandeesh, Rajalakshmi Tirumalae
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2013-01-01
Series:Indian Journal of Dermatology
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Online Access:http://www.e-ijd.org/article.asp?issn=0019-5154;year=2013;volume=58;issue=1;spage=22;epage=25;aulast=Nandeesh