Pemphigus, Benign Familial
| Definition: |
Rare hereditary disease characterized by recurrent eruptions of vesicles and bullae mainly on the neck, axillae, and groin. It exhibits autosomal dominant inheritance and is unrelated to pemphigus vulgaris though it closely resembles that disease. |
| Notes: |
do not use /congen & do not coord with INFANT, NEWBORN, DISEASES |
| Previously Indexed: |
Pemphigus (1966-1991) |
Pemphigus, Benign Familial Definitions and Terms
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