Bullous pemphigoid at colostomy site: report of a case.

Vande Maele, D M; Reilly, J C · Dis Colon Rectum · 1997

case_report · Level V

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Abstract

Pemphigoid is a well-recognized cutaneous lesion, occurring rarely in peristomal skin. We report the diagnosis and successful treatment of localized pemphigoid lesions adjacent to a colostomy. We review the chart, immunofluorescence study, treatment, and follow-up of a patient with bullous lesions at a colostomy site. Pemphigoid of the pericolostomy skin was diagnosed by immunofluorescence study and successfully treated with antibiotic. Diagnosis of bullous pemphigoid should be considered in the differential diagnosis of a bullous lesion adjacent to a colostomy site. Diagnosis is easily made, and treatment is simple and efficacious.

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