Direct immunofluorescence in bullous disorders: A mini-review

Background: Immunofluorescence microscopy is an invaluable tool for different lesions in dermatopathology.  These lesions include bullous lesions, vasculitis, and connective tissue disorders/systemic lupus erythematosus.  In this review, we take a look at bullous disorders.  Some of these diagnos...

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Main Author: Anil Dev Pant
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Association of Clinical Pathologists of Nepal 2024-10-01
Series:Journal of Pathology of Nepal
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Online Access:https://www.nepjol.info/index.php/JPN/article/view/67851
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Summary:Background: Immunofluorescence microscopy is an invaluable tool for different lesions in dermatopathology.  These lesions include bullous lesions, vasculitis, and connective tissue disorders/systemic lupus erythematosus.  In this review, we take a look at bullous disorders.  Some of these diagnoses are not possible on routine histopathology alone and require immunofluorescence for confirmation.  Different diseases can be diagnosed according to the immunoglobulins/complements, sites of deposition (dermo-epidermal / intercellular spaces / dermal), and their patterns (linear, granular).  Knowing the exact type of lesion can help guide treatment accordingly.
ISSN:2091-0797
2091-0908