AI Article Synopsis
- Bullous pemphigoid is an autoimmune disorder where antibodies attack the skin, causing blisters in a widespread and symmetrical manner.
- In rare cases, localized bullous pemphigoid can arise, particularly after certain situations like surgery.
- This study discusses two patients who developed localized bullous pemphigoid on one leg after orthopedic surgery, suggesting that swelling (edema) from the surgery may have triggered the condition.
Article Abstract
Bullous pemphigoid is an autoimmune condition whereby the immune system forms antibodies that target the skin, resulting in the formation of blisters in a generalized and symmetric pattern. Localized bullous pemphigoid can occur in special circumstances. Here, we describe two patients that developed localized bullous pemphigoid in one lower extremity following orthopedic surgery. We propose that underlying edema following orthopedic surgery is a potential trigger for localized bullous pemphigoid.
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