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Triamcinolone acetonide for rare ocular manifestations of pemphigus vulgaris: a case report

We present an interesting case of pemphigus vulgaris with severe and rare eye manifestations. An old lady with systemic and ocular manifestations of pemphigus vulgaris was treated with systemic corticosteroids and immunosuppressants, with no effect. Subconjunctival injection of triamcinolone acetate...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autores principales: Kozeis, N, Tyradellis, S, Dragiotis, E, Eleftheriadis, H
Formato: Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Dove Medical Press 2010
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2861945/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20463806
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Sumario:We present an interesting case of pemphigus vulgaris with severe and rare eye manifestations. An old lady with systemic and ocular manifestations of pemphigus vulgaris was treated with systemic corticosteroids and immunosuppressants, with no effect. Subconjunctival injection of triamcinolone acetate reduced the ocular signs and led to gradual reduction of the systemic medications.