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Amina Aounallah1,2, Mariem Jrad1,2, Mehdi Ksiaa3, Sana Mokni1,2, Wafa Saidi1,2, Lobna Boussofara1,2, Badreddine Sriha4, Mohamed Denguezli1,2, Najet Ghariani1,2, Colandane Belajouza1,2, Rafia Nouira1,2.
Abstract
Cicatricial Pemphigoid is a subepithelial bullous dermatosis which essentially involves the mucous membranes with cicatricial evolution We report the case of a 66-year old patient hospitalized with erosive gingivitis associated with dysphagia, dyspnea and blurred vision. Dermatologic examination showed erosive lesions involving the palate and the pharynx. Ophthalmologic examination showed symblepharons, ectropion and bilateral cataract. Gingival biopsy revealed a necrotic detachment of the buccal epithelium. Direct immunofluorescence showed linear IgA deposit at the dermo-epidermal junction. Indirect immunofluorescence test was negative. The diagnosis of cicatricial pemphigoid was confirmed. Esophagogastroduodenoscopy objectified double stenosis of the esophagus. Nasopharyngeal and bronchial endoscopy showed ulceration of the epiglottis, hypopharynx, pharynx and bronchial tree. The patient was treated with Solumedrol bolus corresponding to 0.5mg/kg/day prednisone associated with 100mg/day disulone. The patient showed a favorable early clinical outcome complicated because of the aggravation of dysphagia and esophageal stenosis after 2 months. Our case study is singular due to the occurrence of a cicatricial pemphigoid in a male patient with a serious clinical picture due to lesions extending to conjunctival, oral, nasal, esophageal and bronchial mucous membranes associated with direct immunofluorescence only showing IgA deposit.Entities:
Keywords: Cicatricial pemphigoid; direct immunofluorescence; severity
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Year: 2017 PMID: 28533859 PMCID: PMC5429461 DOI: 10.11604/pamj.2017.26.136.9702
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Pan Afr Med J
Figure 1a) multiples érosions au niveau du palais et du pharynx; b) synéchies de la muqueuse conjonctivale Symblepharons and ectropion
Figure 2a) décollement nécrotique du revêtement épithélial avec présence d’éléments inflammatoires au niveau de l’interface; b) un dépôt linéaire d’Immunoglobuline A à la jonction dermo-épidermique