Ann Dermatol.  2014 Apr;26(2):260-261. 10.5021/ad.2014.26.2.260.

A Rare Case of Annular Pustular Psoriasis Associated with Pemphigus Foliaceus

• Kato K
• Hanafusa T
• Igawa K
• Tatsumi M
• Takahashi
• Yamanaka T
• Katayama I

• KMID: 2171668
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.5021/ad.2014.26.2.260

Abstract

No abstract available.

MeSH Terms

Pemphigus*
Psoriasis*

Figure

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  Fig. 1 Clinical appearance of scaly, annular pustular erythemas on the patient's abdomen at the time of admission. The 10 cm-diameter erythemas were scaly and annular with pustular margins. Bacteriological culture of the contents of the pustules was not performed; however, no infectious symptoms were observed.

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  Fig. 2 Histological findings of scaly erythemas with pustules on the abdomen. H&E staining revealed acanthosis, spongiosis, and neutrophilic pustules in the upper spinous layer (×100).

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