Ear, Nose and Throat Approach in Autoimmune Blistering Diseases

Abstract

genitals. results tissue destruction loss, blindness, etc.) and functional limitations loss of teeth, etc.) because of chronic mucosal scarring Abstract Autoimmune blistering diseases (AIBD) are a group of rare blistering disorders of the skin and mucous membranes due to autoantibodies directed against specific proteins. Involvement of mucosal areas in AIBD significantly increases patient morbidity and mortality. Ear, nose and throat (ENT) examination should be a routine procedure to evaluate mucosal involvement in every AIBD. Patients should be asked whether they had oropharyngeal, ear, nose and throat symptoms and all patients should be evaluated for ENT manifestations by direct and endoscopic examination even in patients without symptoms.