title: Early manifestation of pemphigus vulgaris. A case report.
abstract: Pemphigus vulgaris (PV) is traditionally viewed as an autoimmune disease of the skin, but it almost always involves the oral cavity. It can be fatal if left untreated and allowed to progress to advanced stages. Early recognition and intervention are essential for a favorable prognosis. Since oral lesions represent an initial manifestation of PV, dentists are in an ideal position to make an early diagnosis and initiate treatment. Here we report a case of PV that was diagnosed in its earliest stage.
authors.affiliation: College of Dental Medicine, Columbia University, New York, NY, USA.
authors.forename: Keith
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Da Silva
authors.forename: Louis
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Mandel
mesh_terms: D003176:Complement C3 / Q000032:analysis; D005260:Female; D019085:Fluorescent Antibody Technique, Direct; D006801:Humans; D007074:Immunoglobulin G / Q000032:analysis; D008875:Middle Aged; D019226:Oral Ulcer / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology*; D010392:Pemphigus / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis
chemical_list: D003176:Complement C3; D007074:Immunoglobulin G