Mucous Membrane Pemphigoid: Common Sites and Treatment

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What is the most common site of involvement in mucous membrane pemphigoid?

  • Tongue
  • Lips
  • Gingiva (correct)
  • Palate

Which of the following is the most common site of involvement in Mucous Membrane Pemphigoid?

  • Tongue
  • Lips
  • Gingiva (correct)
  • Palate

What is the most common site of mucous membrane pemphigoid (MMP)?

  • Tongue
  • Lips
  • Gingiva (correct)
  • Palate

What is the most common type of MMP?

<p>Anti-epiligrin MMP (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the most common type of MMP?

<p>Anti-epiligrin MMP (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the most effective treatment for Mucous Membrane Pemphigoid?

<p>Dapsone (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the most helpful clue in diagnosing DH?

<p>Symmetric extensor extremities (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is not a symptom of mucous membrane pemphigoid?

<p>Hemorrhagic palmoplantar lesions (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the most common type of MMP?

<p>Anti-epiligrin MMP (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the most important laboratory test to diagnose mucous membrane pemphigoid?

<p>Granular IgA deposits (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the most common serologic test to detect DH?

<p>Antiendomysial antibodies (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the ideal biopsy site for DIF in DH?

<p>1 cm away from blister (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the best way to decrease the risk of GI lymphoma in DH?

<p>Gluten-free diet (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the most effective treatment for mucous membrane pemphigoid?

<p>Dapsone (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the classic distribution of DH?

<p>Symmetric extensor extremities, buttocks, and back/neck (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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