Subjective:
The patient presented to our office complaining of raw areas in his mouth.Objective:
The patient is a 57 y.o. male with a negative medical history. Examination revealed gingival recession, erythema, ulceration, and edema. Histopathologic examination revealed subepidermal separation. The patient did report the occurrence of a vesiculobullous lesion on his lower extremity.
Assessment:
- Benign Mucous Membrane Pemphigoid (Cicatrical Pemphigoid)
Plan / Treatment:
- Topical Corticosteroids
- Referral to Dermatologist
Patient treated by:
- Dr. Steven R. Tucker Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Steven R. Tucker DMD, PSC Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 909 Scherm Road Owensboro, KY 42301 phone: 1-270-926-4107 fax: 1-270-926-4166 url: www.srt-psc.comsrt@srt-psc.com
Last Modified :January 3, 2001