Vesiculobullous lesions of the oral cavity
Journal: International Archives of Integrated Medicine (IAIM) (Vol.3, No. 11)Publication Date: 2016-11-15
Authors : Sridhar Reddy Erugula; Dilip Kumar Singaraju; Jesudass Govada; K.T.S.S. Rajajee; M.V.S. Sudheer; A. Sudharshan Kumar; Brijesh Krishna Bandaru; Kandukuri Mahesh Kumar;
Page : 154-163
Keywords : Lichen planus; Herpes simplex; Pemphigus; Bullous pemphigoid; Erythema multiforme; Varicella; Herpangina; Steven-johnson syndrome.;
Abstract
Vesiculobullous lesions are a type of mucocutaneous disease that is characterized by vesicles and bullae or blisters. Both vesicles and bullae are fluid-filled lesions, and they are distinguished by size, vesicles being less than 5β10 mm and bulla being larger than 5β10 mm, In the case of vesiculobullous diseases which are also immune disorders the term immunobullous is sometimes used. This review will provide an overview of vesiculobullous lesions involving oral cavity, their characteristic features and recent developments in the diagnosis of these lesions.
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