Localized epidermolysis bullosa acquisita of the esophagus in a patient with Crohn&apos;s disease

Schattenkirchner, S.; Lémann, M.; Prost, C.; Caux, F.; Guigui, B.; Cadot, M.; Bertheau, P.; Grateau, C.; Heller, M.; Schattenkirchner, S; Lémann, M; Prost, C; Caux, F; Guigui, B; Cadot, M; Bertheau, P; Grateau, C; Heller, M

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Localized epidermolysis bullosa acquisita of the esophagus in a patient with Crohn's disease

Schattenkirchner, S.; Lémann, M.; Prost, C.; Caux, F.; Guigui, B.; Cadot, M.; Bertheau, P.; Grateau, C.; Heller, M.

American Journal of Gastroenterology 91(8): 1657-1659

1996

ISSN/ISBN: 0002-9270

PMID: 8759686

Document Number: 463644

Epidermolysis bullosa acquisita is a rare autoimmune subepidermal bullous disease that affects both the skin and mucosae and is frequently associated with Crohn's disease. We report the case of a 27-yr-old man with Crohn's disease who presented with localized epidermolysis bullosa acquisita of the esophagus, without any other mucosal or cutaneous lesions. The patient was successfully treated with sulfasalazine.