Intraoral pemphigus vulgaris

Area of Science:

• Oral pathology
• Dermatology
• Autoimmune diseases

Background:

• Pemphigus vulgaris is an autoimmune disease causing blistering of the skin and mucous membranes.
• Intraoral lesions are common in pemphigus vulgaris, often being the initial manifestation.
• Accurate diagnosis relies on clinical presentation and histological confirmation.

Purpose of the Study:

• To present a series of intraoral pemphigus vulgaris cases.
• To describe the clinical and histological features observed in these cases.
• To contribute to the understanding of intraoral pemphigus vulgaris.

Main Methods:

• Retrospective review of twenty-eight cases diagnosed with intraoral pemphigus vulgaris.
• Histological confirmation of diagnosis for all cases.
• Detailed documentation of clinical presentations and biopsy findings.

Main Results:

• Twenty-eight cases of intraoral pemphigus vulgaris were analyzed.
• Histological confirmation was achieved in all cases, with twenty-six utilizing intraoral biopsies.
• Comprehensive descriptions of clinical features and relevant histological findings were documented.

Conclusions:

• Intraoral pemphigus vulgaris presents with diverse clinical features.
• Histological examination of intraoral biopsies is crucial for diagnosis.
• This case series provides valuable insights into the presentation of intraoral pemphigus vulgaris.