The use of collagen IV immunohistochemistry in the diagnosis of bullous pemphigoid

Background: Autoimmune bullous dermatoses present with overlapping clinical features that require histopathological correlation. Immunofluorescence is the most routinely used reliable investigation for diagnosis but requires specialised equipment and is technically sophisticated. Collagen IV immunoh...

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Main Author: De Silva, Roxanne
Other Authors: Khumalo, Nonhlanhla P
Format: Dissertation
Language:English
Published: University of Cape Town 2017
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Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/11427/25249