Clinical resolution of pemphigus vulgaris on rituximab

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" Clinical resolution of pemphigus vulgaris on rituximab "
Cusick, Elizabeth; Silverstein, David

Document Type	:	AL
Record Number	:	924327
Doc. No	:	LA3bc1z047
Language of Document	:	English
Main Entry	:	Cusick, Elizabeth; Silverstein, David
Title & Author	:	Clinical resolution of pemphigus vulgaris on rituximab [Article]\ Cusick, Elizabeth; Silverstein, David
Title of Periodical	:	Dermatology Online Journal
Volume/ Issue Number	:	23/9
Date	:	2017
Abstract	:	Although significant progress has been made for the treatment of pemphigus vulgaris (PV) with rituximab (RTX), a consensus remains to be determined for standard treatment protocol, regarding optimal dosing, infusion regimen, and use of concomitant immunotherapy to achieve safe, effective, and rapid clinical response. We describe a patient with pemphigus vulgaris treated with high dose rituximab with the rheumatoid arthritis protocol along with intravenous immunoglobulin therapy. This case provides evidence towards the growing body of research needed to modify and improve treatment for pemphigus using rituximab.