Paraneoplastic Pemphigus
Journal Title: Journal of Dermatology Research and Therapy - Year 2017, Vol 3, Issue 1
Abstract
Paraneoplastic Pemphigus (PNP) is an autoimmune-related acquired bullous disease associated with neoplasia. Both humoral and cellular immunity are involved in the pathogenesis of PNP. Characteristically, PNP has a diverse spectrum of clinical and immunopathological features. Suprabasal acantholysis and clefts with scattered necrotic keratinocytes are the unique histopathological features. PNP patient sera recognize multiple antigens, which have been identified as the plakin protein family. Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, Castleman's disease, thymoma, follicular dendritic cell sarcoma and chronic lymphocytic leukemia are the commonly associated neoplasms in PNP. The treatment of PNP to date has been rather disappointing. For patients with Castleman's disease, the early detection and removal of the tumor are critical for the treatment of PNP.
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