Case Report
1 Assistant Professor, Department of Oral Pathology & Microbiology, Bharati Vidyapeeth Deemed to be University, Dental College & Hospital, Pune, India
2 Professor & Head, Department of Oral Pathology & Microbiology, Bharati Vidyapeeth Deemed to be University, Dental College & Hospital, Pune, India
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Revati Shailesh Deshmukh
Professor & Head, Department of Oral Pathology & Microbiology, Bharati Vidyapeeth Deemed to be University, Dental College & Hospital, Pune,
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Article ID: 101417Z01PD2023
Introduction: Pemphigus is an autoimmune blistering mucocutaneous disease. Production of auto-antibodies against desmosomal glycoproteins is a characteristic feature of the disease. Oral lesions of pemphigus vulgaris are many a times first sign of the disease and hence it is important for a dentist to be familiar with the clinical appearance, diagnosis, and treatment modalities.
Case Report: This report describes a case of pemphigus vulgaris in a female patient who presented with ulcers on the gingiva. On the basis of clinical examination and histopathology, we arrived at a diagnosis of pemphigus vulgaris, which was confirmed by immunofluorescence.
Conclusion: If left undiagnosed or untreated pemphigus vulgaris may be fatal. Early diagnosis will aid in appropriate treatment and better outcome of the disease.
Keywords: Acantholysis, Autoantibodies, Pemphigus, Tzanck cells
Priya Nimish Deo - Substantial contributions to conception and design, Acquisition of data, Drafting the article, Revising it critically for important intellectual content, Final approval of the version to be published
Revati Shailesh Deshmukh - Substantial contributions to conception and design, Acquisition of data, Drafting the article, Revising it critically for important intellectual content, Final approval of the version to be published
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