TY - JOUR
T1 - When to request immunofluorescence
T2 - Practical hints
AU - Morrison, L. H.
PY - 1999
Y1 - 1999
N2 - This review highlights important considerations in obtaining good skin biopsy specimens to optimize results of direct immunofluorescence (IF) studies and also summarizes the various patterns of cutaneous IF deposition and their associated diagnoses. IF findings of immunobullous diseases, lupus erythematosus, vasculitis, lichen planus, and erythema multitorme are included. The uses of indirect IF studies are also reviewed including newer modifications that are valuable in helping to diagnose epidermolysis bullosa acquisita and paraneoplastic pemphigus.
AB - This review highlights important considerations in obtaining good skin biopsy specimens to optimize results of direct immunofluorescence (IF) studies and also summarizes the various patterns of cutaneous IF deposition and their associated diagnoses. IF findings of immunobullous diseases, lupus erythematosus, vasculitis, lichen planus, and erythema multitorme are included. The uses of indirect IF studies are also reviewed including newer modifications that are valuable in helping to diagnose epidermolysis bullosa acquisita and paraneoplastic pemphigus.
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U2 - 10.1016/S1085-5629(99)80006-6
DO - 10.1016/S1085-5629(99)80006-6
M3 - Article
C2 - 10188840
AN - SCOPUS:0032963119
SN - 1085-5629
VL - 18
SP - 36
EP - 42
JO - Seminars in cutaneous medicine and surgery
JF - Seminars in cutaneous medicine and surgery
IS - 1
ER -