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Benign mucous membrane pemphigoid: a case report.

B A Miller1, M Gornitsky

  • 1Department of Dentistry, Sir Mortimer B. Davis Jewish General Hospital, Montreal.

Journal (Canadian Dental Association)
|October 1, 1991
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Benign mucous membrane pemphigoid (cicatricial pemphigoid) is a rare systemic disease causing oral ulcers and potentially affecting eyes, leading to blindness. Early diagnosis through careful examination is crucial for symptom relief.

Area of Science:

  • Oral Medicine
  • Dermatology
  • Ophthalmology

Background:

  • Benign mucous membrane pemphigoid (BMMP), also known as cicatricial pemphigoid, is a rare autoimmune blistering disease.
  • It primarily affects mucous membranes, commonly initiating in the oral cavity with ulcerating bullae.
  • The Nikolsky's sign is a characteristic clinical finding upon gentle pressure or air blast.

Observation:

  • The case involves a healthy 77-year-old male diagnosed with BMMP.
  • Diagnostic challenges arose from poor oral hygiene, suspected contact dermatitis, and potential adverse antibiotic reactions.
  • Other sites potentially affected include the pharynx, larynx, nose, esophagus, genitals, and eyes.

Findings:

  • Conjunctival involvement can result in scarring and irreversible blindness.

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  • Desquamative epithelium of the oral mucosa is a key indicator for considering BMMP.
  • Accurate diagnosis requires a thorough medical history, physical examination, and expert consultation.

    • Implications:

    • Prompt and accurate diagnosis is essential for effective treatment and symptom management of BMMP.
    • BMMP should be a differential diagnosis in patients presenting with oral mucosal lesions.
    • Ophthalmologic evaluation is critical to prevent vision loss in cases of ocular involvement.