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Patient with mucous membrane pemphigoid confirmed by biopsy (subepithelial vesicles). Refer to which specialist?

  1. Hematologist
  2. Cardiologist
  3. Pulmonologist
  4. Ophthalmologist
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Correct answer: D. Ophthalmologist

MMP/cicatricial pemphigoid can cause conjunctival scarring and blindness (symblepharon). Referral to OPHTHALMOLOGIST is MANDATORY even without ocular symptoms. MMP affects oral mucosa, skin, nasopharynx, esophagus, genitalia.

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