Evaluation of Site- and Autoantigen-Specific Characteristics of Mucous Membrane Pemphigoid.

ABSTRACT:

Importance

Mucous membrane pemphigoid (MMP) is a rare, heterogeneous subepithelial autoimmune bullous disease. The association between its clinical and immunological features is yet to be fully evaluated.

Objectives

To characterize the clinical, immunoserological, and immunopathological characteristics of patients with MMP and to identify site- and autoantigen-specific characteristics.

Design, setting, and participants

A retrospective cohort study encompassing all consecutive patients diagnosed with MMP from January 2007 through February 2020 in 2 tertiary referral centers in Germany.

Main outcomes and measures

The clinical, immunoserological, and immunopathological features of eligible patients were evaluated. Associations of different anatomical sites and aut

SUBMITTER: van Beek N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8771290 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature