Mucous membrane pemphigoid

Dent Clin North Am. 2005 Jan;49(1):91-106, viii. doi: 10.1016/j.cden.2004.07.004.

Abstract

Mucous membrane pemphigoid (MMP) is a chronic, subepithelial autoimmune disease, which predominantly involves mucosal surfaces and results in mucosal blistering, ulceration, and subsequent scarring. This article discusses the epidemiology, clinical presentation, pathophysiology, diagnosis, and management of MMP, with mention of related subepithelial bullous dermatoses.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Mouth Diseases* / diagnosis
  • Mouth Diseases* / drug therapy
  • Mouth Diseases* / pathology
  • Pemphigoid, Benign Mucous Membrane* / diagnosis
  • Pemphigoid, Benign Mucous Membrane* / drug therapy
  • Pemphigoid, Benign Mucous Membrane* / pathology
  • Sex Factors