Pemphigus Vulgaris: A Rare Case of Gingival Involvement.

Contemp Clin Dent

Department of Periodontics, H. P. Government Dental College and Hospital, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, India.

Published: November 2020

Pemphigus vulgaris (PV) is an autoimmune mucocutaneous disease characterized by epithelial blistering affecting the mucosal/cutaneous surfaces. This case report demonstrates the oral manifestations of PV in the uncommon locations such as the attached, marginal, and interdental gingiva with no involvement of oral mucosa, tongue, palate, or buccal mucosa.

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