Pemphigus Vulgaris Confined to the Gingiva: A Case Report
2011
Pemphigus Vulgaris Confined to the Gingiva: A Case Report
Sample size: 1
publication
Evidence: low
Author Information
Author(s): Ohta Mitsuhiro, Osawa Seiko, Endo Hiroyasu, Kuyama Kayo, Yamamoto Hirotsugu, Ito Takanori
Primary Institution: Nihon University School of Dentistry at Matsudo
Conclusion
The diagnosis of Pemphigus Vulgaris can be delayed due to nonspecific symptoms, but timely recognition and treatment are crucial.
Supporting Evidence
- Oral lesions are often the first sign of Pemphigus Vulgaris.
- Diagnostic delays of greater than 6 months are common in patients with oral Pemphigus Vulgaris.
- The patient had a one-year history of painful gingiva before diagnosis.
Takeaway
This study talks about a woman who had painful gums for a year before doctors figured out she had a disease called Pemphigus Vulgaris, which can cause sores in the mouth.
Methodology
The case involved clinical examination, cytological smears, and biopsy for diagnosis.
Limitations
The study is based on a single case report, which may not be generalizable.
Participant Demographics
A 46-year-old woman.
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