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The aim of this retrospective analysis was to evaluate the effectiveness, safety of RTX, and treatment outcomes in Turkish pediatric patients with pemphigus vulgaris (PV) and to review the literature.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title><jats:p>Five patients under 18\u00a0years of age and diagnosed with PV received RTX treatment and were identified in four dermatology departments of Turkey.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Results<\/jats:title><jats:p>The mean age of the patients at the time of RTX therapy initiation was 15\u00a0years (range: 11\u201017\u00a0years), and the total duration of follow\u2010up after RTX therapy was 42.6\u00a0months (range: 19\u201060\u00a0months). All patients showed a clinical response. At the last visit, complete remission off therapy was achieved in three patients. The remaining two patients achieved partial remission off therapy. 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