Stricturing Diseases of the Gastrointestinal Tract—Current Clinical Practice
ABSTRACT Gastrointestinal stricture can occur in the esophagus, stomach, small intestine, colon, and anorectum. Most of the strictures are benign. The prevalence of esophageal strictures (ES) secondary to eosinophilic esophagitis has increased. Pyloric stenosis (PS) is rarely seen in clinical practice.
Monjur Ahmed
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The role of inflammation and fibroblasts in conjunctival scarring in ocular mucous membrane pemphigoid [PDF]
Ocular mucous membrane pemphigoid (ocular MMP) is a visually devastating disease where up to 30% of patients become blind due to the consequences of conjunctival inflammation and aggressive fibrosis.
Saw, V.P.J.
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Frequency of IgA antibodies in pemphigus, bullous pemphigoid and mucous membrane pemphigoid
Circulating and bound IgA antibodies can be found in the autoimmune blistering diseases, but their prevalence, clinical relevance and target antigens remain unknown.
Gandolfo S +5 more
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Angina Bullosa Hemorrhagica: A Rare Case Involving the Ventral Tongue
ABSTRACT Angina bullosa hemorrhagica (ABH) is a rare benign condition characterized by the sudden onset of hemorrhagic blisters in the oral mucosa, often triggered by minor trauma. We report a case of ABH in a 55‐year‐old woman with a history of asthma managed with inhaled corticosteroids who presented with a painful blister on the ventral tongue, an ...
Fatemeh Khajehzadeh
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Rituximab and bilateral HSV epithelial keratitis in a patient with mucous membrane pemphigoid [PDF]
Background B cell depleting therapy is widely used for lymphoproliferative diseases and immune-mediated disorders, including mucous membrane pemphigoid.
S. Schuler +5 more
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First Reported Coexistence of Plasma Cell Gingivitis and Multiple Sclerosis: A Case Report
Background Plasma cell gingivitis (PCG) is a rare, benign inflammatory condition of the oral mucosa characterized histologically by a dense plasmacytic infiltrate. Its etiology remains uncertain, with proposed triggers including allergens, infectious agents, and idiopathic immune reactions.
Hamid Tahernia +4 more
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HIV Patient with Mucous Membrane Pemphigoid: A Case Report [PDF]
Background: Mucous Membrane Pemphigoid, a new denomination of cicatricial pemphigoid, encompasses a group of chronic subepithelial autoimmune blistering diseases that predominantly affect the oral cavity and the eyes (conjunctivitis and symblepharon ...
Singh, SP +4 more
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JAK Inhibitors as a Novel Approach to Autoimmune Bullous Diseases: A Review
Autoimmune bullous diseases (AIBDs) are a group of chronic disorders characterized by blister formation resulting from abnormal immune responses. Janus kinase (JAK) inhibitors have emerged as promising therapeutic agents for AIBDs. This review discusses the use of JAK inhibitors—such as upadacitinib, baricitinib, tofacitinib, and abrocitinib, among ...
Olga Olisova +9 more
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The Current State of Clinical Diagnostic Algorithms for Mucosal Oral Lesions: A Scoping Review
ABSTRACT Background Diagnosing oral lesions remains challenging for many dentists. Despite the availability of diagnostic algorithms, there is a dearth of comprehensive evidence synthesis and a discussion on their clinical and pedagogical applicability.
Mohammed Al‐Shehri +7 more
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Se presenta un caso de retracción esencial de la conjuntiva en una mujer de 83 años de edad, caso clínico poco frecuente y de gran interés. Se caracteriza por ser una conjuntivitis cicatrizal crónica que no debe ser confundida con el pénfigo vulgar ...
Belkis Vega Quiroga +3 more
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