Case Report of Oral Manifestation of Mucous Membrane Pemphigoid: Treatment with Topical Tacrolimus

Mucosal membrane pemphigoid (MMP) is an autoimmune disorder characterized by subepithelial blisters associated with mucous membranes such as those of the oral cavity, conjunctiva, and larynx. The report described a case of MMP in a patient allergic to corticosteroids. A 75-year-old woman complained of “painful blisters on the gingiva” with 8 months of evolution. An intraoral physical examination revealed ulceration in the lower gingiva near tooth 43. The patient reported to a follow-up with an ophthalmologist and allergy to corticosteroids.
Source: Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology, Oral Radiology, and Endodontics - Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Tags: Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology Source Type: research