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Pemphigus, Benign Familial

Medical Definition:	Rare hereditary disease characterized by recurrent eruptions of vesicles and bullae mainly on the neck, axillae, and groin. It exhibits autosomal dominant inheritance and is unrelated to pemphigus vulgaris though it closely resembles that disease.
Guide Notes:	do not use /congen & do not coord with INFANT, NEWBORN, DISEASES
Previously Indexed:	Pemphigus (1966-1991)

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