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ArticleCureus2024

When the Blisters Reach the Heart: An Uncommon Case of Cardiac Involvement in Bullous Pemphigoid.

Jagadeswar Kakumani, Prem Balaji Reddy Lankapothu, Amukthamalyada Koduri, Magesh Kumar S

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Article in Cureus, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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Jagadeswar KakumaniInternal Medicine, Saveetha Medical College and Hospitals, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Saveetha University, Chennai, IND.
Prem Balaji Reddy LankapothuInternal Medicine, Saveetha Medical College and Hospitals, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Saveetha University, Chennai, IND.
Amukthamalyada KoduriInternal Medicine, Saveetha Medical College and Hospitals, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Saveetha University, Chennai, IND.
Magesh Kumar SInternal Medicine, Saveetha Medical College and Hospitals, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Saveetha University, Chennai, IND.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Bullous pemphigoid is an autoimmune blistering disorder predominantly affecting the elderly, with rare systemic complications, including cardiac involvement. This case study presents a 46-year-old female with a history of arterial hypertension who developed complete heart block (CHB) associated with bullous pemphigoid. The patient initially presented with bilateral lower limb swelling and discoloration, later diagnosed as bullous pemphigoid following the appearance of characteristic skin lesions. Concurrently, she was found to have asymptomatic bradycardia, with an electrocardiogram confirming CHB. After ruling out other causes of heart block, a dual-chamber pacemaker was implanted, and the patient was treated with immunosuppressive therapy to control the autoimmune blistering disorder. This case highlights the rare but significant association between bullous pemphigoid and CHB, emphasizing the importance of multidisciplinary care and timely intervention in managing such complex cases.

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autoimmune skin disordersblistersbradyarrhythmiasbullous dermatosescomplete heart block

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PMID39347192
PMCPMC11438485

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