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Assessment of the Prevalence of Mucosal Involvement in Bullous Pemphigoid

Assessment of the Prevalence of Mucosal Involvement in Bullous Pemphigoid Key PointsQuestionWhat is the precise prevalence and distribution of mucosal involvement in patients with bullous pemphigoid (BP), and what are the clinical characteristics of patients with mucosal affection? FindingsIn this cohort study of 328 patients, mucosal involvement was present in 17.1% of patients with BP and was associated with disease severity. The prevalence of laryngeal involvement was higher than previously reported (4.9%). MeaningClinicians should be aware of the notable prevalence of mucosal involvement in BP, particularly of the previously underestimated laryngeal involvement. http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png JAMA Dermatology American Medical Association

Assessment of the Prevalence of Mucosal Involvement in Bullous Pemphigoid

JAMA Dermatology , Volume 155 (2) – Feb 9, 2019

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American Medical Association
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Copyright 2019 American Medical Association. All Rights Reserved.
ISSN
2168-6068
eISSN
2168-6084
DOI
10.1001/jamadermatol.2018.5049
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Abstract

Key PointsQuestionWhat is the precise prevalence and distribution of mucosal involvement in patients with bullous pemphigoid (BP), and what are the clinical characteristics of patients with mucosal affection? FindingsIn this cohort study of 328 patients, mucosal involvement was present in 17.1% of patients with BP and was associated with disease severity. The prevalence of laryngeal involvement was higher than previously reported (4.9%). MeaningClinicians should be aware of the notable prevalence of mucosal involvement in BP, particularly of the previously underestimated laryngeal involvement.

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JAMA DermatologyAmerican Medical Association

Published: Feb 9, 2019

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