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Mucous membrane pemphigoid
Severe palatal ulceration and scarring due to mucous membrane pemphigoid

Mucous membrane pemphigoid

Severe palatal ulceration and scarring due to mucous membrane pemphigoid  


Keywords: Autoimmune blistering disease, Benign mucous membrane pemphigoid, Cicatricial (scarring) pemphigoid, Erosions, Mouth, Mucous membrane, Oral mucosa, Palate, Scarring, Ulcers



What is mucous membrane pemphigoid (MMP)?

Mucous membrane pemphigoid, also known as cicatricial pemphigoid, is an autoimmune blistering disease affecting mucous membranes (the oral cavity, ocular membranes, nasopharynx, and anogenital regions).

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