Gingival Pemphigus Vulgaris-Challenges and Solution :  A Case Report

Ira Gupta; Aastha Singh; Nidhi Gupta; Rohit Gupta

doi:10.21276/ujds.2020.6.2.1

Ira Gupta Rama Dental College and Hospital. Kanpur,
Aastha Singh Consultant Periodontist, Noida, India
Nidhi Gupta Rama Dental College Hospital & Research Centre, Kanpur, India
Rohit Gupta Rama Dental College-Hospital & Research Centre, Kanpur, India

DOI: https://doi.org/10.21276/ujds.2020.6.2.1

Keywords: Desquamative gingivitis, Mucocutaneous, Nikolsky’s sign

Abstract

Pemphigus vulgaris (PV) is a potentially life threatening and rare mucocutaneous disease that usually manifests first in the oral cavity and may later spread to the skin or other mucous membrane. Lesions may occur anywhere on the mucosa but it is unusual for PV to present over the gingiva as a primary site of involvement. A 64 year old female patient reported with a chief complaint of reddish, painful gums with burning sensation since 8 years. The diagnosis of PV is based on clinical findings (Nikolsky’s sign positive) and confirmed by histopathological analysis. Medications were prescribed as per indications and requirements. Oral hygiene instructions were given. No recurrence was observed at 1½ year of follow-up. Thus, this case serves to enhance our awareness of gingiva as a site at which systemic disease can manifests itself.

Author Biographies

Ira Gupta, Rama Dental College and Hospital. Kanpur,

Professor, Department of Periodontology,

Aastha Singh, Consultant Periodontist, Noida, India

Consultant Periodontist

Nidhi Gupta, Rama Dental College Hospital & Research Centre, Kanpur, India

Senior Lecturer, Department of Periodontics & Oral Implantology,

Rohit Gupta, Rama Dental College-Hospital & Research Centre, Kanpur, India

Reader, Department of Periodontics & Oral Implantology,

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