Case Report on Pemphigus Vulgaris
Journal: International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR) (Vol.8, No. 9)Publication Date: 2019-09-05
Authors : Hephzibah;
Page : 402-403
Keywords : pemphigus vulgaris PV; autoimmune; blistering; oral lesions; mucous membrane;
Abstract
Pemphigus vulgaris (PV) is a chronic inflammatory autoimmune bullous disease. PV almost always affects the mouth and it can be the initial site of presentation in 50% of cases, before skin and other mucosal sites become involved. This is a case of 60-year-old female came with the chief complaints of pain and erosion in the mouth since 1 week. On intra-oral examination solitary, erythematous, pseudomembranous plaque present over the right buccal mucosa. As the patient was diagnosed with pemphigus vulgaris, the goal of therapy was to reduce inflammatory response& autoantibody production. The patient was treated with Methylprednisolone, antifungal& antibiotic along with local anesthetic gel for symptomatic relief. PV is a serious disease, and If left untreated, it could lead to patient's death.
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