Developmental and Immune-mediated Mucocutaneous Conditions - part II Flashcards
mucous membrane pemphigoid (MMP) is also known as what?
cicatricial (scarring) pemphigoid
why does mucous membrane pemphigoid (MMP) resemble pemphigus vulgaris (PV)?
due to blister formation (i.e. pemphig”oid”)
T/F: pemphigus vulgaris (PV) is twice as common as mucous membrane pemphigoid (MMP)
false, MMP is twice as common as PV
what is the average age of pts dx’d with mucous membrane pemphigoid (MMP)?
50-60 y.o.
older age than PV
what is the gender predilection of mucous membrane pemphigoid (MMP)?
2:1 female predilection
where does mucous membrane pemphigoid (MMP) affect?
any mucosal surface, occasionally affects skin
scarring of mucous membrane pemphigoid (MMP) may appear where?
- skin
2. symblepheron (conjunctiva)
scarring on the oral mucosa due to mucous membrane pemphigoid (MMP) is common
false, rare
what might be seen in pts with mucous membrane pemphigoid (MMP) because the split is subepithelial?
intact intraoral blisters
clinical features of mucous membrane pemphigoid (MMP)
desquamative gingivitis
desquamative gingivitis
descriptive term: erythema, desquamation, ulceration
oral mucosal ulcers in pts with mucous membrane pemphigoid (MMP) are deeper than in pts with pemphigus vulgaris (PV)
true
what is the most significant aspect of mucous membrane pemphigoid (MMP)?
ocular involvement of sympblepheron
scarring of symblepheron in pts with mucous membrane pemphigoid (MMP) does what?
obstructs the orifices of glands that produces tears resulting in a dry eye
dry eye in pts with mucous membrane pemphigoid (MMP) leads to what?
keratinization of the corneal epithelium leading to blindness
entropion
upper eyelid turned inward
trichiasis
eyelashes rubbing against the eye
eyes of pts with mucous membrane pemphigoid (MMP)
- entropion
- trichiasis
- lower fornix is obliterated
biopsy of mucous membrane pemphigoid (MMP) must include what?
- generous sample of normal mucosa, 0.5-1 cm away from areas of ulceration/erythema, as epithelium easily strips off
- tissue should be submitted in both formalin and Michel’s solution
histo of mucous membrane pemphigoid (MMP)
SUBepithelial cleft formation
subepithelial cleft formation
separation of epithelium from CT at the basement membrane zone (BMZ)
immuno features of mucous membrane pemphigoid (MMP)
- linear deposition of immunoreactants at the BMZ
2. positive DIF; negative IIF
what percent of pts with mucous membrane pemphigoid (MMP) will have circulating autoantibodies?
only 5-25%
tx of mucous membrane pemphigoid (MMP) depends on what?
extent of involvement
tx of mucous membrane pemphigoid (MMP) oral lesions
- topic steroids - tetracycline/niacinamide or dapsone may be sufficient
- frequent dental prophylaxis, every 3-4 months
tx for mucous membrane pemphigoid (MMP)
refer pt to ophthalmologist for exam and f/u
what is indicated if there is ocular involvement in pts with mucous membrane pemphigoid (MMP)?
systemic imunnisuppressive therapy
T/F: px of mucous membrane pemphigoid (MMP) is rarely fatal
true
T/F: mucous membrane pemphigoid (MMP) can usually be controlled
true
blindness results in mucous membrane pemphigoid (MMP) pts with what?
with untreated ocular disease
T/F: mucous membrane pemphigoid (MMP) sometimes spontaneously resolve
false, rarely undergoes spontaneous resolution
which is the most common of autoimmune blistering conditions?
bullous pemphigoid (BP)
what is the average age of ppl who are affected by bullous pemphigoid (BP)?
older population, average age 75-80 y.o.
where does bullous pemphigoid (BP) primarily affect?
skin
T/F: bullous pemphigoid (BP) primarily appears on skin but can involve the mucous membrane as well
true
what is the gender predilection of bullous pemphigoid (BP)?
no gender predilection
what is an early symptom of bullous pemphigoid (BP)?
pruritus
what follows pruritus in bullous pemphigoid (BP)?
followed by development of multiple, tense bullae, blisters on normal or erythematous skin
T/F: lesions from bullous pemphigoid (BP) rupture, crust and heal with scarring
false, WITHOUT
T/F: oral involvement from bullous pemphigoid (BP) is common
false, uncommon