Bullous lichen planus accompanied by elevation of serum anti-BP180 autoantibody: A possible transitional mechanism to lichen planus pemphigoides
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Vulvar lichen planus pemphigoides☆☆☆
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Additional Contributions:We thank Shu-Tuan Chiang, MSc, Chuang Song-Zong Pharmaceutical Co, Ltd, for the preparation of the studymedication and Hsiao-Jung Tseng, MS, Biostatistical Center for Clinical Research (supported by grant CLRPG340599 from Chang GungMemorial Hospital at Linkou) and Louis Tuan, MBA, Contract Research Organization Service Division, Formosa Biomedical Technology Corp, for s...
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عنوان ژورنال: The Journal of Dermatology
سال: 2017
ISSN: 0385-2407
DOI: 10.1111/1346-8138.13732