We report a neonate with immunofluorescence-proven pemphigus vulgaris. The condition presented at birth with widespread skin erosions and ulceration of the oral mucosa. Histopathological and immunofluorescence studies confirmed pemphigus vulgaris. The mother had mild oral pemphigus vulgaris treated during pregnancy with topical corticosteroids. All the neonate's skin erosions had crust formation at day 2 but healed completely within 2 weeks.
Abdominal pregnancy is a rare obstetric condition seen by the obstetricians. Its diagnosis is usually difficult and management is a matter of debate. A 39-year-old multigravida with 20 weeks gestation complicated by pregnancy-induced hypertension, diabetes mellitus and anemia with previous cesarean section was admitted. She was not aware of her pregnancy earlier and she desired termination of pregnancy. But, termination of pregnancy failed inspite of using all possible methods of inducing labor. Diagnosis of abdominal pregnancy was made on by transvaginal ultrasound and proceeded with laparotomy. Left broad ligament pregnancy was found and the sac with fetus extracted. However, due to uncontrollable bleeding from broad ligament during placenta separation and hysterectomy was proceeded in this lady. We present our experience with the diagnosis and management of this rare case.
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