Bullous pemphigoid associated with prostate adenocarcinoma

ÖZTÜRKCAN S., Ermertcan A., ŞAHİN M. T., Türkdoǧan P., İNANIR I., Lekili M.

Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology, vol.70, no.1, pp.39-41, 2004 (Scopus) identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 70 Issue: 1
  • Publication Date: 2004
  • Journal Name: Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology
  • Journal Indexes: Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.39-41
  • Keywords: Bullous pemphigoid, Cancer, Prostate
  • Manisa Celal Bayar University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Bullous pemphigoid is a common autoimmune skin disease characterized by the presence of subepidermal blisters. It has been associated with underlying neoplasia in isolated reports. A 78-year-old man with generalized blisters was diagnosed as bullous pemphigoid on clinical, histopathological and direct immunofluorescence grounds. His free and total prostate specific antigen (PSA) levels were high and histopathological examination of a prostate specimen revealed prostate adenocarcinoma. We present this rare case to discuss the possible association between bullous pemphigoid and prostate adenocarcinoma.