Table 1 Results of direct immunofluorescence and immunohistochemistry staining
From: Bullous pemphigoid: analysis of C4d by immunohistochemistry in suspected cases
Direct immunofluorescence staining | Immunohistochemistry staining | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IgG + and C3 + | IgG- and C3 + | IgG- and C3- | C4d + | C4d- | |
Bullous pemphigoid | 4 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 1 |
Other bullous diseases or dermatitis mimicking bullous diseases | 0 | 0 | 10 | 1 | 9 |
Total | 4 | 1 | 12 | 7 | 10 |