Direct immunofluorescence of Dermatitis Herpetiformis typically shows which pattern?
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Correct answer: Granular IgA at the papillary tips
Granular IgA deposits at the tips of the dermal papillae are pathognomonic for Dermatitis Herpetiformis. This reflects the systemic IgA response to transglutaminases.
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