Board Review: Skin Emergencies
Sat, 10/20/2018 - 6:07pm
Editor:
A 60-year-old male presents to the emergency department with a new rash for the past three days. Rash was initially erythematous and now it changed to a 4 mm blister which has progressively increased in size. On exam there is no mucosal involvment. The bullae are flaccid with a positive Nikolsky's sign. What is the most likely diagnosis?
A. Pemphigus Vulgaris
B. Bullous Vulgaris
C. Stevens Johnson Syndrome
D. Erythema Multiforme
E. Staphylococcal Scalded Skin Syndrome
Answer: A - Pemphigus Vulgaris
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