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Paul Gross, M.D.; Anthony C. Cipollaro, M.D.

AMA Arch Derm Syphilol. 1952;65(2):243-254.

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Pemphigus Vulgaris Preceded by Pemphigus Erythematosus. Presented by DR. JESSE A. TOLMACH.

C. M., a Jewish woman aged 68, born in Russia, is presented from Beth Israel Hospital. About three years ago she noticed red, scaly spots on the face, scalp, armpits, and chest. The eruption was persistent and slightly itchy. She consulted her family physician and went to various clinics, where she was told that the eruption might be psoriasis. An ointment and some liquid medicine were prescribed, which she took on and off without appreciable improvement.

When she first visited Beth Israel clinic on Nov. 2, 1949, the eruption had been present for about two years. It then consisted of hyperkeratotic, crusted, erythematous patches involving the armpits, nose, chest, and abdomen. Removal of the crusts revealed a granulating, bleeding base, and the picture assumed the character of rupioid psoriasis. In March, 1950, the eruption underwent a sudden change; . . . [Full Text PDF of this Article]

Author Affiliations
Chairman; Secretary Jan. 2, 1951

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