TY - JOUR
T1 - Oral pemphigus vulgaris preceding cutaneous lesions
T2 - Recognition and diagnosis
AU - Sirois, David
AU - Leigh, Janet E.
AU - Sollecito, Thomas P.
PY - 2000/8
Y1 - 2000/8
N2 - Background. Pemphigus vulgaris, or PV, is a potentially life-threatening illness that manifests itself initially in the mouth in the majority of patients. Paradoxically, it is less commonly recognized when it involves lesions on the oral mucosa rather than on the skin. Case Description. This article describes the clinical presentation of 42 cases of oral PV evaluated and diagnosed by dentists. Emphasis is placed on the common distribution and appearance of oral PV lesions and diagnosis of the disease. Clinical Implications. The dentist has a unique opportunity to recognize the oral presentation of PV and contribute to an early diagnosis and, therefore, an improved treatment outcome.
AB - Background. Pemphigus vulgaris, or PV, is a potentially life-threatening illness that manifests itself initially in the mouth in the majority of patients. Paradoxically, it is less commonly recognized when it involves lesions on the oral mucosa rather than on the skin. Case Description. This article describes the clinical presentation of 42 cases of oral PV evaluated and diagnosed by dentists. Emphasis is placed on the common distribution and appearance of oral PV lesions and diagnosis of the disease. Clinical Implications. The dentist has a unique opportunity to recognize the oral presentation of PV and contribute to an early diagnosis and, therefore, an improved treatment outcome.
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U2 - 10.14219/jada.archive.2000.0349
DO - 10.14219/jada.archive.2000.0349
M3 - Article
C2 - 10953530
AN - SCOPUS:0034243242
SN - 0002-8177
VL - 131
SP - 1156
EP - 1160
JO - Journal of the American Dental Association
JF - Journal of the American Dental Association
IS - 8
ER -