Publication: A rare presentation of oral pemphigus vulgaris as multiple pustules
Date
2007
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Kathmandu University
Abstract
Abstract
Pemphigus vulgaris is an autoimmune blistering disease affecting the mucous membrane and skin. Ulcers, vesicles,
bulla, erosions are the common manifestations of the disease. It is uncommon to find multiple pustular lesions in the
oral cavity. Here, we report the first case of multiple pustules involving the lateral borders of tongue, buccal mucosa,
hard palate, soft palate, vestibule and the gingiva of a 53 year old male. Histopathologic and Immunofluoroscence
study was suggestive of pemphigus vulgaris. The condition improved with systemic corticosteroid along with
adjuvant therapy.
Key words: pemphigus vulgaris, multiple pustules, immunofluorescence, corticosteroids
Description
J Rimal
Specialist Resident
KN Sumanth
Associate Professor
R Ongole
Reader, Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology
T George
Reader
S Chatterjee
Post Graduate Student, Department of Oral Pathology and Microbiology, Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Mangalore