An Analysis of Various Patterns and Presentations of Oral Pemphigus Vulgaris: A Clinico Epidemiological Study

Background

Oral pemphigus vulgaris (PV) is a chronic inflammatory mucocutaneous disorder with varied presentation. Some forms have even been predisposed to malignant potential. Aims & Objectives: To investigate the clinico-epidemiological profile of oral pemphigus vulgaris and to evaluate various risk factors in a third world country along with clinico-histopathological correlation. Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional observational study was carried out over a period of 6 months at dermatology outpatient department of a tertiary care hospital in Kolkata. Patients having clinical lesions of oral pemphigus vulgaris and willing to give written informed consent were included in the study. Patients not willing to participate and less than 18 years age were excluded from the study. Detailed history and clinical examination was conducted of those enrolled in the study. Results were noted and analysed.