Esophageal involvement in a patient with pemphigus vulgaris

Rev Esp Enferm Dig. 2021 Apr;113(4):296-297. doi: 10.17235/reed.2020.7417/2020.

Abstract

Pemphigus vulgaris (PV) is characterized by acantholysis (loss of adhesion among keratinocytes), which leads to the formation of intraepithelial blisters. We present the case of a 43-year-old female with no prior medical history, who was diagnosed with PV due to persistent gingivitis and oral erosions.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Acantholysis
  • Adult
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Keratinocytes
  • Pemphigus* / complications