Blistering mucocutaneous diseases of the oral mucosa--a review: part 1. Mucous membrane pemphigoid.
Oral mucous membranes may be affected by a variety of blistering mucocutaneous diseases. In this paper, we review the clinical manifestations, typical microscopic and immunofluorescence features, pathogenesis, biological behaviour and treatment of mucous membrane pemphigoid (MMP). As MMP is a relatively common condition, the general dentist must be able to diagnose, treat and monitor the progress of their affected patients or refer when appropriate.
Department of Pathology, University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario. mark.darling@fmd.uwo.ca
Mark R
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Darling
Tom
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Daley
D001323:Autoantibodies / Q000097:blood; D019085:Fluorescent Antibody Technique, Direct; D006801:Humans; D009059:Mouth Diseases / Q000276:immunology / Q000473:pathology; D009061:Mouth Mucosa / Q000473:pathology*; D010390:Pemphigoid, Benign Mucous Membrane / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000276:immunology / Q000473:pathology*
D001323:Autoantibodies