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A 25 y/o male comes to the office due to severe itching and burning of the skin lesions on his knees,elbows and back of his neck.He gives a Hx of loose stools,flatulence ,weight loss of more than 10 lb and fatigue for the past 6 months.His vital signs are stable.On examination,there are papules and vesicles over the extensor aspect of his elbows,knees and posterior neck and scalp.The lab study reveal the presence of anti-endomysial antibodies.Which of the following is the most likely Dx?

A-Erythema Multiforme
B-Bullous Pemphigoid
C-Dermatitis Herpetiformis
D-Kaposis Sarcoma
E-Acantholytic Dermatosis

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Ans "C". Dermatitis Herpetiformis

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Agree "C" - a/w Celiac sprue d/t the anti-endomysial ab.

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CCCC

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acantholytic dermatosis ( Grover Disease ) : keratotic papules over anterior chest and upper back and lower rib cage of unknown etiology

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CC.

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antiendomysial abs are characteristic for Celiac disease---->derm. herpetiformae