Case Report: Mucous Membrane Pemphigoid

Abstract

Mucous membrane pemphigoid (MMP) is an autoimmune disease that is characterized by vesiculobullous lesion involved mucous membranes of the oral cavity, conjunctiva, nasopharynx, larynx, esophagus, genitourinary tract, and anus. This was a case report of 47 years old female patient who presented to our dental clinic with characteristic lesions of attached gingiva at left maxillary arch. The clinical appearance was small fluid blister, irregular ulcer and yellowish slough. She had chronic oral soreness when taking spicy food for long time. Other membranes of the body were not affected. By clinical and microscopic examination, this case was diagnosed of having Mucous membrane pemphigoid (MMP). Dentist and dermatologist had cooperative treatment, prescribed topical and systemic steroid. The patient was under observed and 1year follow up. The treatment was satisfied and lesion had no recurrence.