title: The importance of multidisciplinary healthcare for paraneoplastic pemphigus.
abstract: Paraneoplastic pemphigus (PNP) is a mucocutaneous disease that occurs in association with an underlying neoplasm. Oral mucosal lesions may be the only manifestation of this condition, or they may be observed in association with cutaneous lesions. The prognosis of PNP is generally poor, and the disease is often fatal. This article highlights an aggressive case of PNP that initially presented with oral mucosal lesions and emphasizes the importance of a multidisciplinary approach for evaluation and management of this condition.
authors.affiliation: Former Resident, Department of Oral Medicine, University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
authors.forename: Ghada
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Al Zamel
authors.forename: Robert G
authors.initials: RG
authors.lastname: Micheletti
authors.forename: Sunita D
authors.initials: SD
authors.lastname: Nasta
authors.forename: Jessica
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Palakshappa
authors.forename: Eric T
authors.initials: ET
authors.lastname: Stoopler
mesh_terms: D001706:Biopsy; D017742:Dental Care for Chronically Ill; D003952:Diagnostic Imaging; D017809:Fatal Outcome; D006801:Humans; D008224:Lymphoma, Follicular / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009059:Mouth Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy*; D009910:Oral Hygiene; D010257:Paraneoplastic Syndromes / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy*; D010392:Pemphigus / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy*; D012129:Respiratory Function Tests
keywords: oral lesions; paraneoplastic pemphigus