Mucous membrane pemphigoid in a nonagenarian: A case report

Mucous membrane pemphigoid is a rare autoimmune blistering disease characterized by post-bullous erosion of mucous membranes. Herein, we present a case of a nonagenarian man who was referred to our department of dermatology presenting with painful erosion of the buccal mucosa. Physical examination r...

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Published in:Annals of geriatric medicine and research 2023, 27(3), , pp.266-268
Main Authors: de Lignac, Océane Babin, Carvalho, Priscille, Carrette, Marion, Cellier, Lucie, Courville, Philippe, Tedbirt, Billal
Format: Article
Language:English
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autoimmune blistering disease
Case Report
geriatric
mucous membrane pemphigoid
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Summary:Mucous membrane pemphigoid is a rare autoimmune blistering disease characterized by post-bullous erosion of mucous membranes. Herein, we present a case of a nonagenarian man who was referred to our department of dermatology presenting with painful erosion of the buccal mucosa. Physical examination revealed palate erosion associated with erosion of the buccal mucosa. A diagnosis of mucous membrane pemphigoid was confirmed, and the patient was successfully treated with topical corticosteroids.
ISSN:2508-4798
2508-4909
DOI:10.4235/agmr.23.0038