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Lahouel M, Aounallah A, Mokni S, Sriha B, Belajouza C, Denguezli M. Severe childhood lichen planus pemphigoides after hepatitis A vaccination. SKIN HEALTH AND DISEASE 2022; 2:e94. [PMID: 35677923 PMCID: PMC9168010 DOI: 10.1002/ski2.94] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/08/2021] [Revised: 12/14/2021] [Accepted: 12/16/2021] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
Abstract
Background Lichen planus (LP) pemphigoides (LPP) is a very rare autoimmune bullous disorder, that is, exceptional in children. Case Report We report a case of LP pemphigoides with severe cutaneous and mucosal involvement in an 8‐year‐old girl who consulted for multiple vesicular and bullous lesions associated with shiny erythematous‐purple plaques. The eruption occurred 2 months after vaccination against hepatitis A virus. The diagnosis of LP pemphigoides was confirmed by histopathology and immunofluorescence examination. The patient received oral corticosteroid therapy with rapid improvement. Conclusion To our knowledge, this is the first report of LPP following hepatitis A vaccination, among adults and children.
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- M. Lahouel
- Department of Dermatology Farhat Hached Hospital of Sousse Sousse Tunisia
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- Department of Dermatology Farhat Hached Hospital of Sousse Sousse Tunisia
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- Department of Dermatology Farhat Hached Hospital of Sousse Sousse Tunisia
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- Department of Pathology Farhat Hached Hospital of Sousse Sousse Tunisia
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- Department of Dermatology Farhat Hached Hospital of Sousse Sousse Tunisia
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- Department of Dermatology Farhat Hached Hospital of Sousse Sousse Tunisia
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Papara C, Danescu S, Sitaru C, Baican A. Challenges and pitfalls between lichen planus pemphigoides and bullous lichen planus. Australas J Dermatol 2022; 63:165-171. [PMID: 35196400 DOI: 10.1111/ajd.13808] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/22/2021] [Revised: 01/06/2022] [Accepted: 01/28/2022] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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Lichen planus pemphigoides (LPP) and bullous lichen planus (BLP) are rare dermatoses, which are characterised by blisters and lichenoid lesions. Their clinical presentation is heterogenous, displaying overlapping features or mimicking other dermatological diseases. Therefore, diagnosis can often be challenging, requiring a thorough dermatological examination along with distinctive histological and immunopathological characteristics. Lichenoid degeneration of the basal epidermis exposes various antigens of the dermal-epidermal junction in LPP, resulting in the breakdown of immune tolerance, hence, the production of autoantibodies against type XVII collagen. Conversely, no pathogenic autoantibodies are detected in BLP. However, some cases of mucosal lichen planus might display immunopathological features suggestive of autoimmune blistering diseases. Therefore, a better understanding of the pathophysiology of these two distinct dermatoses is imperative. The aim of this review was to provide a summary of the current knowledge on the clinical hallmarks, diagnosis and available therapeutic options in LPP and BLP.
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- Cristian Papara
- Department of Dermatology, Iuliu Hatieganu University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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- Department of Dermatology, Iuliu Hatieganu University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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- Centre for Biological Signaling Studies (BIOSS), University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Dermatology, Iuliu Hatieganu University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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Pizzatti L, Ferreli C, Conti B, Atzori L, Pinna G, Pilloni L, Rongioletti F. Childhood erythrodermic lichen planus pemphigoides after nonavalent human papillomavirus vaccination. JAAD Case Rep 2020; 6:431-433. [PMID: 32382638 PMCID: PMC7200189 DOI: 10.1016/j.jdcr.2020.03.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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- Laura Pizzatti
- Section of Dermatology, Department of Medical Science and Public Health, University of Cagliari, Cagliari, Italy
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- Section of Dermatology, Department of Medical Science and Public Health, University of Cagliari, Cagliari, Italy
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- Section of Dermatology, Department of Medical Science and Public Health, University of Cagliari, Cagliari, Italy
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- Section of Dermatology, Department of Medical Science and Public Health, University of Cagliari, Cagliari, Italy
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- Section of Pathology, Department of Medical Science and Public Health, University of Cagliari, Cagliari, Italy
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- Section of Pathology, Department of Medical Science and Public Health, University of Cagliari, Cagliari, Italy
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- Section of Dermatology, Department of Medical Science and Public Health, University of Cagliari, Cagliari, Italy
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Hübner F, Langan EA, Recke A. Lichen Planus Pemphigoides: From Lichenoid Inflammation to Autoantibody-Mediated Blistering. Front Immunol 2019; 10:1389. [PMID: 31312198 PMCID: PMC6614382 DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2019.01389] [Citation(s) in RCA: 53] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/26/2019] [Accepted: 06/03/2019] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
Abstract
Lichen planus pemphigoides (LPP) is a very rare autoimmune sub-epidermal blistering disease associated with lichenoid skin changes. Initially thought to be a mere variant of more common inflammatory dermatoses, particularly Bullous Pemphigoid (BP) or Lichen Planus (LP), a growing body of evidence suggests that it is a disease entity in its own right. In common with a range of autoimmune blistering diseases, including BP, pemphigoid gestationis (PG), mucous membrane pemphigoid (MMP) and linear IgA dermatosis (LAD), a key feature of the disease is the development of autoantibodies against type XVII collagen (COL17). However, accurately establishing the diagnosis is dependent on a careful correlation between the clinical, histological and immunological features of the disease. Therefore, we present an up to date summary of the epidemiology and etiopathogenesis of LPP, before illustrating the predisposing and precipitating factors implicated in the development of the disease. In addition to a selective literature search, we compare reports of potential drug-induced cases of LPP with pharmacovigilance data available via OpenVigil. We subsequently outline the cardinal clinical features, important differential diagnoses and current treatment options. We conclude by demonstrating that an improved understanding of LPP may not only lead to the development of novel treatment strategies for the disease itself, but may also shed new light on the pathophysiology of more common and treatment-refractory autoimmune blistering diseases.
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- Franziska Hübner
- Department of Dermatology, University of Lübeck, Lübeck, Germany
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- Department of Dermatology, University of Lübeck, Lübeck, Germany
- Dermatological Sciences, University of Manchester, Manchester, United Kingdom
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- Department of Dermatology, University of Lübeck, Lübeck, Germany
- Lübeck Institute of Dermatological Research, University of Lübeck, Lübeck, Germany
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Mahmood SH, Van Vreede A, Mehregan D. Itchy bumps with new-onset bullae. Pediatr Dermatol 2018; 35:141-142. [PMID: 29356115 DOI: 10.1111/pde.13348] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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- Syed H Mahmood
- Wayne State University School of Medicine, Detroit, MI, USA.,Department of Dermatology, Wayne State University School of Medicine, Dearborn, MI, USA
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- Department of Dermatology, Wayne State University School of Medicine, Dearborn, MI, USA
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- Department of Dermatology, Wayne State University School of Medicine, Dearborn, MI, USA
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Cheng YSL, Gould A, Kurago Z, Fantasia J, Muller S. Diagnosis of oral lichen planus: a position paper of the American Academy of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology. Oral Surg Oral Med Oral Pathol Oral Radiol 2016; 122:332-54. [PMID: 27401683 DOI: 10.1016/j.oooo.2016.05.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 274] [Impact Index Per Article: 34.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/18/2016] [Revised: 05/03/2016] [Accepted: 05/11/2016] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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Despite being one of the most common oral mucosal diseases and recognized as early as 1866, oral lichen planus (OLP) is still a disease without a clear etiology or pathogenesis, and with uncertain premalignant potential. More research is urgently needed; however, the research material must be based on an accurate diagnosis. Accurate identification of OLP is often challenging, mandating inclusion of clinico-pathological correlation in the diagnostic process. This article summarizes current knowledge regarding OLP, discusses the challenges of making an accurate diagnosis, and proposes a new set of diagnostic criteria upon which to base future research studies. A checklist is also recommended for clinicians to provide specific information to pathologists when submitting biopsy material. The diagnostic process of OLP requires continued clinical follow-up after initial biopsy, because OLP mimics can manifest, necessitating an additional biopsy for direct immunofluorescence study and/or histopathological evaluation in order to reach a final diagnosis.
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- Yi-Shing Lisa Cheng
- Department of Diagnostic Sciences, Texas A&M University College of Dentistry, Dallas, TX, USA.
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- Louisville Oral Pathology Laboratory, Louisville, KY, USA
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- Department of Oral Health and Diagnostic Sciences, College of Dental Medicine, Augusta University, Augusta, GA, USA
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- Department of Dental Medicine, Hofstra North Shore-Long Island Jewish Health System, New Hyde Park, NY, USA
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- Professor Emeritus, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA; Atlanta Oral Pathology, Decatur, GA, USA
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Oral lichen planus pemphigoides: a series of four cases. Oral Surg Oral Med Oral Pathol Oral Radiol 2015; 120:58-68. [DOI: 10.1016/j.oooo.2015.03.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/03/2014] [Revised: 03/23/2015] [Accepted: 03/26/2015] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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Mohanarao TS, Kumar GA, Chennamsetty K, Priyadarshini T. Childhood lichen planus pemphigoides triggered by chickenpox. Indian Dermatol Online J 2015; 5:S98-S100. [PMID: 25593817 PMCID: PMC4290190 DOI: 10.4103/2229-5178.146169] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
Abstract
Lichen planus pemphigoides (LPP) is a rare autoimmune bullous disorder that is rarer in children characterized by bullae on lichen planus like papules and the normal looking skin. Clinical, histopathological and direct immunoflourescence evaluation is important for the diagnosis of this entity. We report a case of LPP in a 5-year-old girl child probably triggered by an episode of preceding varicella. Diagnosis was confirmed by histopathology and immunofluorescence examination. Histological findings were typical of lichen planus from the biopsy taken from a violaceous to erythematous papule and characteristic of bullous pemphigoid in the biopsy taken from a bullous lesion with evidence of immunoglobulin G and C3 deposition along the basement membrane zone on direct immunofluorescence.
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- T S Mohanarao
- Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprosy, Andhra Medical College, Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, India
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- Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprosy, Andhra Medical College, Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, India
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- Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprosy, Andhra Medical College, Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, India
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- Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprosy, Andhra Medical College, Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, India
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Jang SH, Yun SJ, Lee SC, Lee JB. Lichen planus pemphigoides associated with chronic hepatitis B virus infection. Clin Exp Dermatol 2014; 40:868-71. [PMID: 25546603 DOI: 10.1111/ced.12530] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 06/01/2014] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
Abstract
Lichen planus pemphigoides (LPP) is a rare autoimmune dermatosis with the features of both lichen planus (LP) and bullous pemphigoid (BP). Although in rare cases, LPP has been associated with several medications and conditions, it is generally considered an idiopathic disorder, and its pathogenesis remains uncertain. We report a 56-year-old woman who presented with a 2-year history of flat-topped, polygonal, violaceous-colored papules and some bullae. She was diagnosed with chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection, which had been treated intermittently with entecavir. Histopathological examination showed the typical features of LP with subepidermal blisters, and with linear deposits of IgG along the basement membrane zone on direct immunofluorescence. Immunoblotting revealed antibodies directed at the BP180 and BP230 antigens. We diagnosed the patient with LPP, and treated the condition with systemic steroids and dapsone. To our knowledge, this is the first report of LPP in a patient with chronic HBV infection.
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- S H Jang
- Department of Dermatology, Chonnam National University Medical School, Gwangju, Korea
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- Department of Dermatology, Chonnam National University Medical School, Gwangju, Korea
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- Department of Dermatology, Chonnam National University Medical School, Gwangju, Korea
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- Department of Dermatology, Chonnam National University Medical School, Gwangju, Korea
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Goldscheider I, Herzinger T, Varga R, Eming R, Ruzicka T, Flaig MJ, Sárdy M. Childhood lichen planus pemphigoides: report of two cases treated successfully with systemic glucocorticoids and dapsone. Pediatr Dermatol 2014; 31:751-3. [PMID: 24138413 DOI: 10.1111/pde.12214] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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We describe two boys, ages 8 and 7 years, who developed lichen planus pemphigoides. In one of the boys, a henna tattoo probably triggered the disease. Therapy with systemic glucocorticoids and dapsone was successful.
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- Ilana Goldscheider
- Department of Dermatology and Allergology, Ludwig Maximilian University, Munich, Germany
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Mendoza-Cembranos MD, Campos-Dominguez M, Pulido-Perez A, Conde-Montero E, Parra-Blanco V, Suarez-Fernandez R. Pruritic papular eruption and blisters in a 5-year-old girl. Clin Exp Dermatol 2014; 39:256-8. [PMID: 24382209 DOI: 10.1111/ced.12253] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 09/10/2013] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Meziane M, Lakjiri S, Harmouch T, Mikou O, Mernissi FZ. Lichen planus pemphigoides in a child. JOURNAL OF DERMATOLOGY & DERMATOLOGIC SURGERY 2014. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jssdds.2013.10.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Duong B, Marks S, Sami N, Theos A. Lichen planus pemphigoides in a 2-year-old girl: response to treatment with methotrexate. J Am Acad Dermatol 2012; 67:e154-6. [PMID: 22980277 DOI: 10.1016/j.jaad.2011.12.024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/29/2011] [Revised: 12/09/2011] [Accepted: 12/10/2011] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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