Management of pemphigus vulgaris with rituximab: A case report and brief review on emerging treatment options
Pemphigus vulgaris is the most common autoimmune vesiculobullous disorders. It presents with flaccid bullae on the skin and erosions on the mucosa. Severe cases can be life-threatening and hence prompt treatment can prevent untoward consequences. Earlier, steroids were the mainstay of treatment but...
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Main Authors: | Massillamani Francis (Author), Naga Leela Guntuku (Author), Dhandu Leena (Author), R Geetha (Author) |
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Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications,
2019-01-01T00:00:00Z.
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