Pemphigus vulgaris in oral cavity: a case report

ABSTRACT

Pemphigus vulgaris is an autoimmune disease that produces intraepithelial blisters in the skin and the oral mucosa. The oral mucosa is often the first site to be affected by the disease. Initial lesions could appear in the oral cavity in the form of vesicles, bullae and ulcers. Dentists have a major role in the recognition and diagnosis of the disease. A case of oral pemphigus vulgaris is presented with special emphasis on diagnostic modalities