Ocular Mucous Membrane Pemphigoid: Current State of Pathophysiology, Diagnostics and Treatment
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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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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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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
On the Current Care Situation and Treatment of Ocular Mucous Membrane Pemphigoid in Germany.
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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
Mucous membrane grafting in recurrent cicatricial entropion
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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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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
Mucous membrane pemphigoid and COVID-19 treated with high-dose intravenous immunoglobulins: a case report
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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
Repository Corticotropin Injection as an Alternative Treatment for Refractory Ocular Mucous Membrane Pemphigoid
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DOI: 10.1097/ico.0000000000002771
Abstract: Purpose: The purpose of this study was to report the clinical course and outcome of patients with refractory ocular mucous membrane pemphigoid (MMP) treated by repository corticotropin injection (RCI). Methods: Patients with biopsy-proven ocular MMP… read more here.
Keywords: ocular mucous; treatment; repository corticotropin; refractory ocular ... See more keywords
A 10-Year Review of the Management of Ocular Mucous Membrane Pemphigoid: A Private Practice Experience
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DOI: 10.1097/ico.0000000000003071
Abstract: Purpose: Ocular mucous membrane pemphigoid (OcMMP) is a rare and potentially blinding condition for which consensus treatment guidelines do not exist. The purpose of this study was to assess the effectiveness and safety of various… read more here.
Keywords: ocular mucous; private practice; membrane pemphigoid; mucous membrane ... See more keywords
Management of Severe Cicatricial Entropion With Labial Mucous Membrane Graft in Cicatricial Ocular Surface Disorders
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DOI: 10.1097/scs.0000000000004584
Abstract: Abstract The management of cicatricial entropion represents a therapeutic challenge especially when the underlying causes are progressive cicatricial diseases that affect the ocular surface. The authors aimed to report long-term efficacy of labial mucous membrane… read more here.
Keywords: labial mucous; graft; severe cicatricial; mucous membrane ... See more keywords
Oral mucosa is a useful substrate for detecting autoantibodies of mucous membrane pemphigoid
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DOI: 10.1111/bjd.15925
Abstract: Mucous membrane pemphigoid (MMP) is a rare autoimmune blistering disease targeting various autoantigens, including the C-terminus of collagen XVII (COL17) and laminin332. Bullous pemphigoid (BP) is the most common autoimmune blistering disease, affecting the mucosae… read more here.
Keywords: membrane pemphigoid; mucosa useful; useful substrate; mucous membrane ... See more keywords