Pharyngeal Ulcer as the First Sign of Pemphigus

Ear Nose Throat J. 2021 Oct 18:1455613211053401. doi: 10.1177/01455613211053401. Online ahead of print.

Abstract

Pemphigus is a rare autoimmune mucocutaneous bullous disease that can be life-threatening. We report a case of pemphigus vulgaris with pharyngeal ulcer as the initial presentation that was treated with glucocorticoid therapy.

Keywords: pemphigus; throat pain; ulcer.