Gestational Pemphigus: A Case Report
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Pemphigus, GestationalAbstract
Gestational Pemphigus is the most common among the pemphigus group of disorders. Its incidence is variable across the globe and among various ethnicities. Many studies show that there exists a female preponderance of gestational pemphigus with an approximate female-to-male ratio of 1.4:1. Pemphigus could involve one or more mucosae, while Gestational pemphigus inflammatory skin lesions and severe pruritus. When it occurs in pregnancy, the condition becomes more complex. Early diagnosis and individually adjusted therapy are needed to avoid any risk for mother or child. Hence; we report the data of a patient who was diagnosed with gestational pemphigus in the department of OBG and Gyne, NKP Salve Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre.
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