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Idiopathic Bullous Pemphigoid With Concurrent Gingival and Cutaneous Involvement: A Case Report
Angela R Loczi-Storm1, Alyssa M Iurillo2, Fatima N Mirza3
1College of Osteopathic Medicine - Northwest, Western University of Health Sciences, Lebanon, USA.
Cureus
|September 15, 2025
Summary
Bullous pemphigoid (BP), an autoimmune blistering disease, can unusually affect oral mucosa. This case highlights diagnostic challenges and successful rituximab treatment for atypical BP.
Area of Science:
- Dermatology
- Autoimmunology
Background:
- Bullous pemphigoid (BP) is the most common autoimmune blistering disease.
- It primarily affects older adults with pruritic cutaneous bullae.
- Mucosal involvement is atypical but can occur in BP, complicating diagnosis.
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