Localized epidermolysis bullosa acquisita of the esophagus in a patient with Crohn's disease.

Schattenkirchner, S; Lémann, M; Prost, C; Caux, F; Guigui, B; Cadot, M; Bertheau, P; Grateau, C et al. · Am J Gastroenterol · 1996

case_report · Level V

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Abstract

Epidermolysis bullosa acquisita is a rare autoimmune subepidermal bullous disease that affects both the skin and mucosae and is frequently associated with Crohn's disease. We report the case of a 27-yr-old man with Crohn's disease who presented with localized epidermolysis bullosa acquisita of the esophagus, without any other mucosal or cutaneous lesions. The patient was successfully treated with sulfasalazine.

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