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Technique of Conjunctival Biopsy and Direct Immunofluorescence for Diagnosing Mucous Membrane Pemphigoid
Published on: June 17, 2025
Laryngeal Bullous Pemphigoid: A challenging presentation of a rare disease
Hussein Smaily1,2, Matthieu Crouslé3,4, Edith Hanna5,4
1Department of Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery, Laval University, Pavillon Ferdinand-Vandry, 1050 Avenue de La Médecine, Quebec, QC, G1V 0A6, Canada. Husein.smayli.1@ulaval.ca.
Introduction:
Bullous pemphigoid (BP) is a rare autoimmune disorder characterized typically by skin manifestations and rarely mucosal involvement.
Case Report:
We present here a very unusual and challenging case of BP with exclusive laryngeal involvement at presentation.
Discussion And Conclusion:
This case highlights the challenges encountered in the diagnosis and management of BP with laryngeal mucosal involvement and underscores the importance of proper biopsy technique to enable an accurate and timely diagnosis.
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