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Pemphigus Vulgaris — SCE Dermatology MCQ

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HardBlistering DiseasesPemphigus VulgarisSCE Dermatology

A patient with mucous membrane pemphigoid develops conjunctival inflammation and early symblepharon. Which action has the greatest immediate priority?

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Correct answer: EUrgent assessment by an ocular surface specialist

Ocular mucous membrane pemphigoid can progress to irreversible conjunctival scarring and blindness despite modest external inflammation. Urgent coordinated ophthalmology and immunobullous-disease management is required; oral treatment alone does not protect the eye.

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