title: Diagnosis and management of autoimmune and idiopathic mucosal diseases.
abstract: Several autoimmune and idiopathic diseases directly affect the oral mucosa. Current therapeutic management is aimed primarily at the control and prevention of symptoms. It is important for patients to understand the goals of therapeutic management because these diseases often are characterized by periods of remission and exacerbation that require long-term follow-up.
authors.affiliation: Department of Dental Diagnostic Sciences, Indiana University School of Dentistry, Indianapolis.
authors.forename: M L
authors.initials: ML
authors.lastname: Van Dis
authors.forename: S D
authors.initials: SD
authors.lastname: Vincent
mesh_terms: D001327:Autoimmune Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009059:Mouth Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000276:immunology*; D012872:Skin Diseases, Vesiculobullous / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000276:immunology