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Granulocyte-dependent Autoantibody-induced Skin Blistering
Published on: October 12, 2012
Oral involvement in autoimmune bullous diseases
Marcia Ramos-e-Silva1, Adriana Ferreira, Claudio de-Moura-Castro Jacques
1Sector of Dermatology and Post Graduation Course, HUCFF-UFRJ and School of Medicine, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Rua Dona Mariana 149/401, Botafogo 22280-020, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. ramos.e.silva@dermato.med.br
Abstract:
The oral mucosa is frequently involved by autoimmune bullous diseases and often this is the first site of manifestation. In this site the lesions are very similar, making the clinical diagnosis difficult; therefore, the definition of the immunohistopathologic characteristics of each one becomes essential for a differential diagnosis. The authors review the clinical-pathological and therapeutic aspect of these oral injuries in order to help in the diagnosis, treatment and prognosis of the oral conditions of those diseases.
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