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Ocular Mucous Membrane Pemphigoid: Current State of Pathophysiology, Diagnostics and Treatment

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recommendations! Published in 2019 at "Ophthalmology and Therapy"

DOI: 10.1007/s40123-019-0164-z

Abstract: Mucous membrane pemphigoid (MMP) is a systemic cicatrizing autoimmune disease that primarily affects orificial mucous membranes, such as the conjunctiva, the nasal cavity, the oropharynx, and the genitalia. Ocular involvement occurs in about 70% of… read more here.

Keywords: membrane pemphigoid; treatment; current state; mucous membrane ... See more keywords

Severe dapsone-induced hypoalbuminemia in a case of mucous membrane pemphigoid

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recommendations! Published in 2020 at "JAAD Case Reports"

DOI: 10.1016/j.jdcr.2020.08.018

Abstract: INTRODUCTION Dapsone, or 4,49-diaminodiphenylsulfone, is commonly used in several dermatologic indications such as neutrophilic dermatoses, vasculitis, and autoimmune bullous diseases. Historically, dapsone was used for sleep disorders and then as an antibiotic to treat streptococcal… read more here.

Keywords: dapsone induced; severe dapsone; dapsone; case ... See more keywords

Praobdellidae (Hirudinida: Arhynchobdellida) is not specific only to the mucous-membrane after all: Discovery of a praobdellid leech feeding on the Japanese freshwater crab Geothelphusa dehaani.

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recommendations! Published in 2017 at "Parasitology international"

DOI: 10.1016/j.parint.2017.01.018

Abstract: Praobdellid leech species have been known to infest vertebrate mucous-membrane; some of them have been assumed to be invertebrate bloodsuckers. Praobdellid individuals were found feeding on the Japanese freshwater crab, Geothelphusa dehaani, at Mt. Tsukuba,… read more here.

Keywords: crab; leech; feeding japanese; praobdellid leech ... See more keywords

Tear Protein Biomarkers for Ocular Mucous Membrane Pemphigoid Uncovered Using Targeted LC-MS/MS.

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recommendations! Published in 2025 at "Journal of proteome research"

DOI: 10.1021/acs.jproteome.4c00924

Abstract: Mucous membrane pemphigoid (MMP) is a multisystemic rare autoimmune disease affecting the skin and mucous membranes. Ocular involvement is characterized by chronic conjunctival inflammation causing scar formation, leading to corneal opacification and vision loss. Conjunctival… read more here.

Keywords: membrane pemphigoid; mmp; mucous membrane; biomarkers ocular ... See more keywords

Incidence and prevalence of mucous membrane pemphigoid with ocular involvement: a retrospective analysis using the TriNetX database

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recommendations! Published in 2025 at "Eye"

DOI: 10.1038/s41433-025-04040-5

Abstract: Mucous membrane pemphigoid with ocular involvement (oMMP) is an autoimmune disease that results in chronic conjunctivitis, conjunctival scarring, and if left untreated, permanent vision loss. oMMP is quite rare with incidence rates between one in… read more here.

Keywords: mucous membrane; incidence prevalence; membrane pemphigoid; incidence ... See more keywords

On the Current Care Situation and Treatment of Ocular Mucous Membrane Pemphigoid in Germany.

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recommendations! Published in 2022 at "Klinische Monatsblatter fur Augenheilkunde"

DOI: 10.1055/a-1720-1819

Abstract: BACKGROUND Ocular involvement in mucous membrane pemphigoid (MMP) is relatively rare, with a prevalence of 25 cases per million population, equating to approx. 2,100 patients throughout Germany. Diagnosis can be difficult - especially in cases… read more here.

Keywords: germany; care; treatment; mucous membrane ... See more keywords
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Mucous membrane grafting in recurrent cicatricial entropion

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recommendations! Published in 2020 at "Orbit"

DOI: 10.1080/01676830.2020.1814355

Abstract: Dear Editor We thank Diab MM, for reading our work and appreciating this novel technique with two crucial points – dissection of lid margin and conjunctiva from the tarsus, and draping of graft aro... read more here.

Keywords: membrane grafting; recurrent cicatricial; mucous membrane; cicatricial entropion ... See more keywords

Mucous membrane grafting for cicatricial entropion repair: review of surgical techniques and outcomes.

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recommendations! Published in 2023 at "Orbit"

DOI: 10.1080/01676830.2023.2204498

Abstract: Mucous membrane graft (MMG) is used for moderate-to-severe cicatricial entropion repair either in primary or recurrent cases. We conducted a review to comprehensively summarize the various surgical techniques, outcomes, and complications of using MMG for… read more here.

Keywords: cicatricial entropion; surgical techniques; entropion repair; mucous membrane ... See more keywords

Ocular Mucous Membrane Pemphigoid: Immunomodulation in a Patient with Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infection

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recommendations! Published in 2025 at "Ocular Immunology and Inflammation"

DOI: 10.1080/09273948.2025.2491564

Abstract: ABSTRACT Purpose To report the clinical course and management of a case of ocular mucous membrane pemphigoid (oMMP) in a patient with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection. Methods A 58-year-old gentleman presented with ocular pain,… read more here.

Keywords: infection; mucous membrane; patient human; membrane pemphigoid ... See more keywords
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Mucous membrane pemphigoid and COVID-19 treated with high-dose intravenous immunoglobulins: a case report

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recommendations! Published in 2020 at "Journal of Dermatological Treatment"

DOI: 10.1080/09546634.2020.1764472

Abstract: Abstract This is a report of a case with mucous membrane pemphigoid (MMP) with severe eye involvement and concurrent COVID-19 treated successfully using simultaneous high dose intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIg) and anti-viral treatment as hydroxychloroquine, lopinavir/ritonavir,… read more here.

Keywords: covid treated; membrane pemphigoid; high dose; dose intravenous ... See more keywords

BG09 Acquired haemophilia A in mucous membrane pemphigoid: beware of spontaneous bleeding in immunobullous diseases

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recommendations! Published in 2025 at "British Journal of Dermatology"

DOI: 10.1093/bjd/ljaf085.355

Abstract: Acquired haemophilia A (AHA) is a rare autoimmune disorder characterized by the development of autoantibodies against clotting factor VIII, resulting in abnormal bleeding. It can be triggered by other immunological disorders, such as mucous membrane… read more here.

Keywords: dermatology; acquired haemophilia; mucous membrane; membrane pemphigoid ... See more keywords