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LEITE, Danielly de Fátima Castro et al. Pemphigus vulgaris in oral cavity: clinical case report. RFO UPF [online]. 2015, vol.20, n.3, pp. 367-371. ISSN 1413-4012.

Pemphigus vulgaris is an autoimmune disease that may present a severe prognosis. Oral manifestations are often the first signs of the disease. Objective: To present a clinical case of pemphigus vulgaris in a 29-year-old patient treated at the Dental Service of the University Hospital of the Federal University of São Luis, Maranhão, Brazil. Case report: Patient diagnosed with pemphigus vulgaris claiming painful lesions in the oral cavity and skin, with a three-week evolution. On hospital admission, besides pemphigus vulgaris lesions, the patient presented depression, decompensated diabetes, osteoporosis, and gastric ulcer. The patient received multidisciplinary treatment and medication to control pemphigus and other conditions; upon significant improvement of symptoms, the patient was discharged. Final considerations: The present clinical case contributed to broaden the understanding of the dentist on the dental approach and the multidisciplinary conduct regarding pemphigus vulgaris.

Palavras-chave : Pemphigus; Oral health; Diagnosis.

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