Symblepharon and conjunctival injection due to mucous membrane pemphigoid
Keywords: Autoimmune blistering disease, Benign mucous membrane pemphigoid, Cicatricial (scarring) pemphigoid, Conjunctivitis, Dermatology, Eye, Eyelid, Lower lid madurosis, Mucous membrane, Scarring, Symblepharon formation
Mucous membrane pemphigoid is an autoimmune disease that is characterised by blistering lesions on mucous membranes. Areas commonly involved are the oral mucosa (lining of the mouth) and conjunctiva (mucous membrane that coats the inner surface of the eyelids and the outer surface of the eye). Other areas that may be affected include the nostrils, oesophagus, trachea and genitals. Sometimes the skin may also be involved where blistering lesions can be found on the face, neck and scalp.
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