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Immunopathological diagnosis of cicatricial pemphigoid with desquamative gingivitis. A case report.
Journal of periodontology - 1 Feb 2001
Kurihara M, Nishimura F, Hashimoto T, Komai A, Ueda H, Kokeguchi S, Takashiba S, Murayama Y
Abstract excerpt
Cicatricial pemphigoid (CP) is a chronic subepidermal bullous dermatosis which primarily involves the mucous membranes. The oral cavity and the eye are most frequently involved. Since extension of the lesion into the pharynx and esophagus causes sore throat and dysphagia and progressive ocular le...
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