Pemphigus Vulgaris Confined to the Gingiva: A Case Report

• Main Authors: Mitsuhiro Ohta (Author), Seiko Osawa (Author), Hiroyasu Endo (Author), Kayo Kuyama (Author), Hirotsugu Yamamoto (Author), Takanori Ito (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Hindawi Limited, 2011-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Pemphigus Vulgaris (PV) is an autoimmune intraepithelial blistering disease involving the skin and mucous membranes. Oral mucosa is frequently affected in patients with PV, and oral lesions may be the first sign of the disease in majority of patients. In some patients, oral lesions may also be follo...