China Journal of Leprosy and Skin Diseases ›› 2020, Vol. 36 ›› Issue (12): 737-740.doi: 10.12144/zgmfskin202012737

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Pemphigoid nodularis: a case report and literature review

XUE Xiaotong, SUN Yonghu, ZHOU Guizhi, ZHANG Furen   

  1. Shandong Provincial Hospital for Skin Diseases & Shandong Provincial Institute of Dermatology and Venereology, Shandong First Medical University & Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Jinan 250022, China
  • Online:2020-12-15 Published:2020-12-03
  • Contact: ZHANG Furen, E-mail: zhangfuren@hotmail.com

Abstract: A case of pemphigoid nodularis is reported and relative literature is reviewed. A 62-year-old female presented with papules and nodules all over the body with itching for 10 years. Physical examination showed dark red papules, nodules and plaques on the trunk and limbs and no visible blister was seen. The level of IgE in blood was increased. Histopathological examination showed hyperkeratosis or parakeratosis of epidermis, acanthosis, perivascular mononuclear cells infiltration in the superficial dermis. Direct immunofluorescence and indirect immunofluorescence were negative. Anti-BP180 IgG titres were above 200 U/mL. The diagnosis of pemphigoid nodularis was made. Prednison and cyclophosphamide were given, and the patient is under follow-up.