Benign Mucous Membrane Pemphigoid

Definition 1

A chronic autoimmune disorder characterized by the development of blisters and ulcers in mucous membranes. It affects most often the gums, eyelids and genital mucosa sites. (NCI Thesaurus)

Definition 2

A chronic blistering disease with predilection for mucous membranes and less frequently the skin, and with a tendency to scarring. It is sometimes called ocular pemphigoid because of conjunctival mucous membrane involvement. (NLM, Medical Subject Headings)

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