PROLONGED REMISSION AFTER CYCLOSPORINE THERAPY IN PEMPHIGUS-VULGARIS - REPORT OF 2 YOUNG SIBLINGS

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ALIJOTAS, J
PEDRAGOSA, R
BOSCH, J
VILARDELL, M
机构
[1] UNIV AUTONOMA BARCELONA,VALLE HEBRON GEN HOSP,DEPT INTERNAL MED,BARCELONA,SPAIN
[2] UNIV AUTONOMA BARCELONA,HOSP SANTA CRUZ & SAN PABLO,VALLE HEBRON GEN HOSP,DEPT DERMATOL,BARCELONA,SPAIN
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10.1016/0190-9622(90)70277-O
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R75 [皮肤病学与性病学];
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100206 ;
摘要
We report the clinical evolution of two young siblings with severe pemphigus vulgaris treated with cyclosporine for 30 and 12 months, respectively. One was resistant to treatment with high-dose corticosteroids and azathioprine. A good clinical response was achieved in both cases. No major side effects were observed. The patients have remained disease free for more than 20 months after stopping cyclosporine therapy. © 1990, American Academy of Dermatology, Inc.. All rights reserved.
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