Epidermolysis bullosa acquisita associated with relapsing polychondritis an association with eosinophilia?

Authors
Papa, CA Maroon, MS Tyler, WB
Citation
Ca. Papa et al., Epidermolysis bullosa acquisita associated with relapsing polychondritis an association with eosinophilia?, CUTIS, 66(1), 2000, pp. 65-68
Citations number
9
Categorie Soggetti
Dermatology
Journal title
CUTIS
ISSN journal
00114162 → ACNP
Volume
66
Issue
1
Year of publication
2000
Pages
65 - 68
Database
ISI
SICI code
0011-4162(200007)66:1<65:EBAAWR>2.0.ZU;2-#
Abstract
Epidermolysis bullosa acquisita is a blistering disorder that has been asso ciated with other autoimmune diseases. It has not previously been associate d with relapsing polychondritis (RPC). RPC is an autoimmune disorder that f requently displays peripheral eosinophilia. The eosinophil has been implica ted in mediation of tissue damage and bullae formation. RPC should be added to the list of diseases seen in association with EBA.