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Direct Immunofluorescence Staining Patterns in Blistering Disorders

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As part of our commitment to resident education, Cutis is excited to offer this monthly section with board-relevant, easy-to-review material.

This fact sheet reviews the dermatologic conditions that typically have positive immunofluorescence staining patterns.

5. Which of the following diseases shows a linear deposition of IgG and C3 along the dermoepidermal junction?

a. CP
b. IgA pemphigus
c. PF
d. porphyria cutanea tarda
e. PV

Answers to practice questions provided on next page

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