Anti-desmoglein 3-mediated pathology of the human corneal epithelium in pemphigus vulgaris

Abstract

Purpose: To report novel corneal findings in an individual diagnosed with pemphigus vulgaris (PV), and to demonstrate a potential role for anti-desmoglein 3 (DSG3) autoantibodies in the pathology of the corneal epithelium. Methods: Cutaneous and slit-lamp biomicroscopic examinations were performed on a 37-year-old African American woman. To identify anti-DSG Fecha de recepción: 10-12-2018 Fecha de aceptación: 11-03-2019 DOI: 10.24875/RMO.M19000081 Si n co nt ar c on e l c on se nt im ie nt o pr ev io p or e sc ri to d el e di to r, no p od rá r ep ro du ci rs e ni f ot oc op ia rs e ni ng un a pa rt e de e st a pu bl ic ac ió n. © P er m an ye r 20 19 Rev Mex OftalMOl. 2019;93