The pemphigus group comprises the autoimmune intraepidermal blistering diseases
classically divided into two major types: pemphigus vulgaris and pemphigus
foliaceous. Pemphigus herpetiformis, IgA pemphigus, paraneoplastic pemphigus and
IgG/IgA pemphigus are rarer forms that present some clinical, histological and
immunopathological characteristics that are different from the classical types. These
are reviewed in this article. Future research may help definitively to locate the
position of these forms in the pemphigus group, especially with regard to pemphigus
herpetiformis and the IgG/ IgA pemphigus.
Surgery is the best treatment for glomus tumors. Sometimes this can be a challenging procedure because, despite being a well-defined tumor, its visualization can be difficult. The use of nail bed and matrix dermoscopy facilitates the diagnosis and aids in the localization and demarcation of the tumor. It is a simple and low-cost procedure that does not involve additional risks to the patient who will undergo surgery.
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