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- Title
Mucous Membrane Pemphigoid of the Anal Canal Resulting in Anal Stricture.
- Authors
Chapman, Brandon C.; Goddard, Allison L.; Schmitt, Colleen M.; Mohr, Melinda R.; Dozier, Tracy M.; Nelson, Eric C.
- Abstract
The article presents the discussion on Mucous membrane pemphigoid (MMP) being characterized by chronic subepithelial blistering of the mucosal surfaces. Topics include circulating autoantibodies binding to the epidermal basement membrane resulting in inflammation and weakening of adhesion; and developing dysphagia and painful erosions of the gingival mucosa.
- Subjects
MUCOUS membranes; ANUS; ORAL mucosa; HYPERTROPHIC scars; THERAPEUTICS; BASAL lamina; BEHCET'S disease
- Publication
American Surgeon, 2023, Vol 89, Issue 1, p157
- ISSN
0003-1348
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1177/0003134820952382