Immunofluorescence profile of discoid lupus erythematosus

• Main Authors: Shreekant Bharti (Author), Sunil Dogra (Author), Biman Saikia (Author), Ranjana Minz Walker (Author), Seema Chhabra (Author), Uma Nahar Saikia (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications, 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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The direct immunofluorescence (DIF) of skin in conjunction with histopathology gives the best diagnostic yield. It is invaluable in confirming the diagnosis of small vessel vasculitides and bullous lesions of the skin and can be used as an additional tool to pinpoint the diagnosis of systemic and lo...