Pemphigus vegetans

Pemphigus vegetans
Classification and external resources
Specialty	dermatology
ICD-10	L10.1

Pemphigus vegetans is a localized form of pemphigus vulgaris.^[1] in which there is a localized vegetating papillomatous response. The eroded areas do not heal like usual but form papillomatous growth and vegetation.

Accounts for 1-2% of pemphigus cases and is a relatively benign variant of Pemphigus Vulgaris. Two forms are recognized:

• Pemphigus vegetans of Neumann is a localized disease of pemphigus vulgaris slightly more extensive than pemphigus vegetans of Hallopeau.^{[1] :568} This type is more common and characterized by early lesions similar to Pemphigus Vulgaris with large bullae and erosive areas. Healing is through formation of granulation tissue.
• Pemphigus vegetans of Hallopeau is a disease of localized pemphigus vulgaris.^{[1] :568} It is named for François Henri Hallopeau. This type is less aggressive and has pustules not bullae. These pustules heal by verrucios hyperkeratotic vegetations.

See also

• List of cutaneous conditions
• Pemphigus
• List of conditions caused by problems with junctional proteins

References

1. Irwin M. Freedberg; et al., eds. (2003). Fitzpatrick's dermatology in general medicine. (6th ed.). New York, NY [u.a.]: McGraw-Hill. p. 558. ISBN 0-07-138076-0.