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Emma Hayes1, Stephen J Challacombe
1Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, St George's Hospital, London, UK.
Abstract:
Vesicobullous diseases are characterised by the presence of vesicles or bullae at varying locations in the mucosa. The most common occurring in the oral cavity are mucous membrane pemphigoid (MMP) and pemphigus vulgaris (PV). Both are autoimmune diseases with a peak age onset of over 60 years and females are more commonly affected than men. This paper reviews the structure of the oral mucosa, with specific reference to the basement membrane zone, as well as bullous conditions affecting the mucosa, including PV and pemphigoid, their aetiology, clinical presentation, and management.
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