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Baseline characteristics of pemphigus vulgaris patients receiving rituximab: Newly diagnosed (group A) and relapsed (group B) patients
| Variable | Group A (n = 37) | Group B (n = 38) | p-value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sex | ||||
| Male (%) | 11 (29.7) | 15 (29.5) | .382 | |
| Female (%) | 26 (70.3) | 23 (60.5) | ||
| Disease phenotype (%) | .047 | |||
| Mucosal | 12 (32.4) | 4 (10.5) | ||
| Cutaneous | 1 (2.7) | 2 (5.3) | ||
| Mucocutaneous | 24 (64.9) | 32 (84.2) | ||
| Age at treatment ± standard deviation (range) | 38.95 ± 9.70 (20-59) | 44.03 ± 11.44 (20-66) | .042 | |
