Papulosquamous & Vesiculobullous Disorders · NEET PG Preparation Dermatology
A 30-year-old patient presents with intensely pruritic, grouped papules and vesicles distributed symmetrically on the extensor surfaces of the elbows…
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A 30-year-old patient presents with intensely pruritic, grouped papules and vesicles distributed symmetrically on the extensor surfaces of the elbows, knees, and buttocks. Biopsy reveals neutrophilic microabscesses in the dermal papillae. What is the most likely associated systemic condition?
- A.Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
- B.Celiac diseaseCorrect answer
- C.Inflammatory bowel disease
- D.Rheumatoid arthritis
Solution
Dermatitis herpetiformis is characterized by intensely pruritic grouped vesicles on extensor surfaces and IgA deposition in the dermal papillae. It is strongly associated with gluten-sensitive enteropathy (celiac disease).
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