Linear IgA bullous disease in a patient with Crohn's disease

Acta Dermatovenerol Alp Pannonica Adriat. 2010;19(1):29-31.

Abstract

Linear IgA bullous disease is a rare autoimmune subepidermal blistering disease characterized by linear deposition of IgA along the basement membrane zone. We report a clinical case of a rare association of Linear IgA bullous disease and Crohn's disease. Parallel clinical improvement of both cutaneous and intestinal disease was observed with dapsone treatment.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Crohn Disease / complications*
  • Crohn Disease / immunology
  • Humans
  • Immunoglobulin A / immunology*
  • Male
  • Skin Diseases, Vesiculobullous / complications*
  • Skin Diseases, Vesiculobullous / immunology
  • Skin Diseases, Vesiculobullous / pathology

Substances

  • Immunoglobulin A