Engelsk titel: Diseases that affect both skin and oral mucosa
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Författare:
Holsen DS
;
Johannessen AC
Email: dag.holsen@helse-bergen.no
Språk: Nor
Antal referenser: 19
Dokumenttyp:
Översikt
UI-nummer: 06041159
Sammanfattning
BACKGROUND : Several diseases may affect both skin and oral mucosa. This article presents hereditary, autoimmune and other inflammatory conditions within this group.
MATERIAL AND METHODS : Review of the literature as well as the authors' own experience in the field.
RESULTS AND INTERPRETATION : Lichen planus, erythema multiforme and lupus erythematosus are relatively common disorders with generally favourable prognosis. The much less frequent bullous diseases pemphigoid and pemphigus are characterized by a high morbidity, often requiring a deliberate use of immunosuppressants. Stevens-Johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis and the more severe forms of epidermolysis bullosa are potentially life-threatening conditions. It is recommendable that medical doctors and dentists are familiar with the clinical presentations and diagnostic procedures of diseases affecting skin and oral mucosa.