Mucous membrane pemphigoid

Nasreen Amanat

Author(s)

Nasreen Amanat Department of Dentistry, Hamdard College of Medicine and Dentistry, Karachi, Pakistan

Abstract

Many conditions present as Intra-oral ulcerative and vesiculobullous lesions. A case report of mucous membrane pemphigoid is presented which highlights the importance of early diagnosis. A selective literature review with special reference to pathophysiology and treatment is also presented

Publication Details

Page(s) 182-184

DOI DOI not available

Published Journal: Journal of College of Physicians and Surgeons--Pakistan : JCPSP, Volume: 12, Issue: 3, Year: 2002

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Keywords

Autoimmune diseases, Vesiculobullous, Immunofluorescence Technique

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