Indonesian Journal of Dentistry 2006; Edisi Khusus KPPIKG XIV: 7-11
Mucous membrane pemphigoid (MMP) is an autoimmune mucocutaneous blistering disease characterized by autoantibodies to components within the basement membrane zone. The lesions may produce risk of scarring of the canthus (symblepharon), inversion of the eyelashes (entropion) and trauma to the cornea (trichiasis). We reported a case of MMP in a 56-year old female with diabetes mellitus and hypertension whose ocular involvement has lead to blindness of the right eye. The diagnosis MMP was base on the history and clinical findings in oral medicine department. Management of this patient inclueded the administration of antifungal, corticosteroid ; diaminodiphenylsulfone, nutritional supplementation. oral hygiene promotion and consultation to internal medicine specialist and opthalmologis. The improvement of oral lesions progressed well within five months. we conclude that optimal improvement can be reached by comprehesieve management with controlling systemic factors and good cooperation between medical team and patient. and patien
