Pemphigus vulgaris involving the esophagus. A case report and review of the literature.
A case of pemphigus vulgaris confined to the oral cavity, larynx, and hypopharynx for two years with subsequent involvement of the entire esophagus is presented. Histopathology and direct immunofluorescence of the esophagus confirmed the diagnosis.
D000328:Adult; D004935:Esophageal Diseases / Q000473:pathology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007013:Hypopharynx; D007818:Laryngeal Diseases / Q000473:pathology; D009059:Mouth Diseases / Q000473:pathology; D009061:Mouth Mucosa / Q000473:pathology; D010392:Pemphigus / Q000473:pathology*; D010608:Pharyngeal Diseases / Q000473:pathology