Cicatricial pemphigoid: Uncommon cause of supraglottic stenosis
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Keywords
Pemphigoid, supraglottic stenosis, oral ulcer, dyspnea, dysphagia
Abstract
Cicatricial or mucous membranes pemphigoid is a rare pathology that affects mainly the ocular and oral mucosae. In only 25% of patients the skin is affected, and in 10%, the pharyngolaryngeal mucosa, resulting in serious cases in dyspnea that could even require a tracheostomy. Treatment is usually based on corticoids and immunosupressors. In this article we present the case of a 69 year old woman diagnosed with cicatricial pemphigoid, that presented dysphagia. A nasoendoscopy revealed supraglottic stenosis. Diagnosis and treatment of this uncommon disease are discussed.
