A Case of Recalcitrant Epidermolysis Bullosa Acquisita Responsive to Rituximab Therapy

作者:McKinley Sophia K; Huang Jennifer T*; Tan Jennifer; Kroshinsky Daniela; Gellis Stephen
来源:Pediatric Dermatology, 2014, 31(2): 241-244.
DOI:10.1111/pde.12006

摘要

Epidermolysis bullosa acquisita (EBA) is an autoimmune blistering disorder that occurs infrequently in children. Although typically associated with a good prognosis in children, there are rare cases that are refractory to treatment with conventional immunosuppressive therapy. Rituximab, an anti-CD20 monoclonal antibody, has been reported to be effective in the adult form of EBA. We report a case of a child with severe and recalcitrant EBA exhibiting a sustained response to treatment with rituximab.

  • 出版日期2014-3

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