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OSCAR L. LEVIN, M.D.; JESSE ALFRED TOLMACH, M.D.; JOEL SCHWEIG, M.D.

Arch Derm Syphilol. 1936;34(4):635-638.

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While pemphigus vulgaris is a clearly defined clinical entity, the course of the acute variety is still a matter of conjecture. In his thorough study of the subject, Riecke¹ as late as 1931, left open the question of the nosology of the condition. Ehrmann² stated that when pemphigus is ushered in by erythema multiforme, not only is the prognosis rendered unfavorable but the course of the disease is shortened and the fatal outcome occurs sooner. In dealing with erythema multiforme bullosum, one is often baffled at the onset by inability to determine its etiology and its prognosis. The subsequent development of pemphigus is not frequent and deserves careful investigation. With these considerations in mind, we are reporting a case which presented some interesting features.

REPORT OF A CASE

L. H., a 70 year old Polish Jew, lived in the United States for thirty-seven years. . . . [Full Text PDF of this Article]

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From the Department of Dermatology and Syphilology, the Beth Israel Hospital.

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