Juvenile pemphigus vulgaris: Literature review and a rare case report

Abstract

Key Clinical Message Pemphigus vulgaris (PV) is a chronic autoimmune blistering disorder characterized by the loss of intraepithelial adhesion affecting the skin and mucous membranes, predominantly affects females in their fifth and sixth decades of life. Due to its rare occurrence in children and adolescents, there is often a delay in diagnosis and treatment in this age group. PV should always be considered in the differential diagnosis of oral ulcerative and vesiculobullous lesions in both children and adolescents.

Keywords

• autoimmune
• histopathology
• juvenile vulgaris
• pemphigus
• vesiculobullous disease