HIV PATIENT WITH MUCOUS MEMBRANE PEMPHIGOID A CASE REPORT

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Mucous Membrane Pemphigoid, a new denomination of cicatricial pemphigoid,encompasses a group of chronic subepithelial autoimmune blistering diseases that predominantly affectthe oral cavity and the eyes (conjunctivitis and symblepharon).CASE DETAILS: A rare case of Mucous Membrane Pemphigoid (MMP) in a human immunodeficiencyvirus (HIV) positive patient is discussed with clinicohistopathological presentation.CONCLUSION: Since our patient was HIV-positive and had lesions restricted to the oral mucosa withocular involvement, only topical and intralesional steroids were preferred as the first line of treatment.Systemic corticosteroid therapy raises a concern regarding immunosuppression.