Publications by authors named "C Le Roux-Villet"
Oesophageal lichen planus: Clinical, endoscopic and fibroscopic characteristics.
J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol
September 2024
Introduction: Although the treatment for pemphigus vulgaris (PV) has been revolutionized by the use of rituximab combined with corticosteroids, new effective therapies with a better safety profile are needed.
Observation: A 67-year-old woman was diagnosed with severe mucosal PV, which was initially misdiagnosed as atypical Behçet's disease. Following an unsuccessful colchicine treatment, significant improvement was observed upon the introduction of apremilast: reduced pain, fewer lesions, and a stabilized weight.
Article Synopsis
- Lichen planus pemphigoides (LPP) is a rare autoimmune disease that causes blisters and can affect mucous membranes, though this aspect has not been thoroughly studied before.* -
- The study analyzed 12 cases of LPP primarily involving mucous membranes, confirming the diagnosis through specific histological and immunological tests.* -
- Treatment typically involves corticosteroids, which work better in cases with skin involvement; however, for those with significant mucous membrane issues, immunomodulators may be more effective as an initial treatment.*