Pemphigus Vulgaris in Adolescence: a Case Report

Pemphigus vulgaris is an autoimmune disease, normally associated with oral lesions that generally affects patients aged 40 - 60 years. The aim of this study was to report a case of pemphigus vulgaris presenting at an uncommon age with advanced periodontal disease, and to describe the treatment perfo...

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Autores principales:	Ferreira,Jean Paulo Rodolfo, Araújo,Paula Caetano, Saliba,Marcos Tadeu Adas, Consolaro,Renata Bianco, Garbín,Cléa Adas Saliba
Lenguaje:	English
Publicado:	Universidad de La Frontera. Facultad de Medicina 2013
Materias:	periodontal diseases pemphigus autoimmune diseases adolescent pathology
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spellingShingle	periodontal diseases pemphigus autoimmune diseases adolescent pathology Ferreira,Jean Paulo Rodolfo Araújo,Paula Caetano Saliba,Marcos Tadeu Adas Consolaro,Renata Bianco Garbín,Cléa Adas Saliba Pemphigus Vulgaris in Adolescence: a Case Report
description	Pemphigus vulgaris is an autoimmune disease, normally associated with oral lesions that generally affects patients aged 40 - 60 years. The aim of this study was to report a case of pemphigus vulgaris presenting at an uncommon age with advanced periodontal disease, and to describe the treatment performed from the time of diagnosis through oral environment restoration and follow-up monitoring. One gingival vesicular lesion was biopsied. After the histological confirmation of pemphigus vulgaris, the patient was referred to a specialist for treatment of this systemic disease. With the improvement of the patient's clinical condition, teeth were extracted and oral rehabilitation was performed. The patient is being followed and is taking the appropriate medication. A direct immunofluorescence test was performed, but the patient had already started treatment with immunosuppressive medication at the time of the perilesional biopsy. The result of this test was negative. Pemphigus vulgaris manifests as extremely painful and persistent oral lesions. Thus, patient motivation to maintain oral health, preventive measures and the promotion of oral health, should be prioritized to avoid the worsening of the patient's systemic condition.
author	Ferreira,Jean Paulo Rodolfo Araújo,Paula Caetano Saliba,Marcos Tadeu Adas Consolaro,Renata Bianco Garbín,Cléa Adas Saliba
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author_sort	Ferreira,Jean Paulo Rodolfo
title	Pemphigus Vulgaris in Adolescence: a Case Report
title_short	Pemphigus Vulgaris in Adolescence: a Case Report
title_full	Pemphigus Vulgaris in Adolescence: a Case Report
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title_full_unstemmed	Pemphigus Vulgaris in Adolescence: a Case Report
title_sort	pemphigus vulgaris in adolescence: a case report
publisher	Universidad de La Frontera. Facultad de Medicina
publishDate	2013
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Pemphigus Vulgaris in Adolescence: a Case Report

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