Affiliations 

  • 1 Professor and Head, Department of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry, Sinhgad Dental College & Hospital, Pune, Maharashtra, India
  • 2 Professor and Head, Department of Pediatric Dentistry, SDM College of Dental Sciences & Hospital, Dharwad, Karnataka, India
  • 3 Senior Lecturer, Department of Pediatric Dentistry, SEGi University, Kota Damansara, Selangor, Malaysia
  • 4 Professor and Head, Department of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry, Sudha Rustagi College of Dental Sciences & Research, Faridabad Haryana, India
Int J Clin Pediatr Dent, 2017 06 01;10(2):196-200.
PMID: 28890623 DOI: 10.5005/jp-journals-10005-1434

Abstract

Pemphigus is a chronic mucocutaneous disease that initially manifests in the form of intraoral blisters which spread to other mucous membrane and skin. This study describes an unusual case of chronic generalized childhood pemphigus disease in an 11-year-old girl, who presented with multiple vesicles all over her body. Such a condition is seen more often in older people rather than children. It is crucial for dental professionals to be familiar with the diagnosis of bullous skin diseases in children and adolescents, especially in its initial stages in order to prevent the serious consequences and morbidity. The article highlights clinical presentation, histopathology, and successful management strategies useful for pediatric dental practice.

HOW TO CITE THIS ARTICLE: Patil RU, Anegundi RT, Gujjar KR, Indushekar KR. Childhood Occurrence of Pemphigus. Int J Clin Pediatr Dent 2017;10(2):196-200.

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