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