Open AccessPemphigus vulgaris: A rare case of gingival involvement
Author(s) -
Nisha Thakur,
Deepa Rayast,
Mayum Negi,
Shivanjli Bansal
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
contemporary clinical dentistry
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.289
H-Index - 21
eISSN - 0976-237X
pISSN - 0976-2361
DOI - 10.4103/ccd.ccd_799_18
Subject(s) - pemphigus vulgaris , medicine , dermatology
Pemphigus vulgaris (PV) is an autoimmune mucocutaneous disease characterized by epithelial blistering affecting the mucosal/cutaneous surfaces. This case report demonstrates the oral manifestations of PV in the uncommon locations such as the attached, marginal, and interdental gingiva with no involvement of oral mucosa, tongue, palate, or buccal mucosa.