Metronidazole-induced linear immunoglobulin A disease in a patient suffering from ulcerative colitis: a case report and focused review of the literature

• Main Authors: Stefano Buffon (Author), Michele Parietti (Author), Andrea Carugno (Author), Elisa Robustelli Test (Author), Angelo Valerio Marzano (Author), Paolo Sena (Author), Pamela Vezzoli (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: PAGEPress Publications, 2023-08-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Linear immunoglobulin (Ig) A disease (LAD) is a rare autoimmune blistering dermatosis caused by linear deposition of IgA1 along the dermoepidermal junction of skin and mucosae. It can affect both children and adults. Although idiopathic in most cases, it can also be associated with infections, malig...