PEMPHIGUS FOLIACEUS - AN UNUSUAL CLINICAL-FEATURE AND CASE-REPORTS

Two cases of pemphigus foliaceus in 70-year-old women have been presen ted. The initial clinical picture, as well as results of histopatholog ic examinations, suggested the diagnosis of eczema. Because the therap y was not successful and changes in the clinical picture were observed , repeated histopathologic and immunofluorescent examinations were car ried out. Presence of immunologic findings characteristic for pemphigu s foliaceus formed the basis for verification of the diagnosis and adm inistration of an appropriate therapy.