The specificity and sensitivity of Nikolskiy sign in the diagnosis of pemphigus


Uzun S., Durdu M.

JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF DERMATOLOGY, cilt.54, sa.3, ss.411-415, 2006 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

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Background: The Nikolskiy sign is a well-known mechanical symptom that can be helpful in the diagnosis of pemphigus. The reports about associations with other than pemphigus cause confusion concerning the diagnostic importance of the Nikolskiy sign in pemphigus.