benign pemphigus vegetans
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pemphigus vegetans — a variant of pemphigus vulgaris usually found in intertriginous areas or on the scalp or face, characterized by proliferating warty granulations arising from bullae and having a tendency to coalesce into patches. Two types are distinguished: the… … Medical dictionary
Pemphigus — Classification and external resources ICD 10 L10 ICD … Wikipedia
pemphigus — pemphigoid /pem fi goyd /, adj. pemphigous, adj. /pem fi geuhs, pem fuy /, n. Pathol. any of several diseases, often fatal, characterized by blisters on the skin and mucous membranes. [1770 80; < NL < Gk pemphig (s. of pémphix) bubble + L us n.… … Universalium
pemphigus — 1. Autoimmune bullous diseases with acantholysis : p. vulgaris, p. foliaceus, p. erythematosus, or p. vegetans. 2. A nonspecific term for blistering skin diseases. [G. pemphix, a blister] benign familial … Medical dictionary
List of cutaneous conditions — This is an incomplete list, which may never be able to satisfy particular standards for completeness. You can help by expanding it with reliably sourced entries. See also: Cutaneous conditions, Category:Cutaneous conditions, and ICD 10… … Wikipedia
Cicatricial pemphigoid — Classification and external resources ICD 10 L12.1 ICD 9 694.6 … Wikipedia
Disease — Illness or sickness often characterized by typical patient problems (symptoms) and physical findings (signs). Disruption sequence: The events that occur when a fetus that is developing normally is subjected to a destructive agent such as the… … Medical dictionary
Leukoplakia — Classification and external resources The white lesion is an example of leukoplakia. ICD 10 K … Wikipedia
Dermatitis — Inflammation of the skin, either due to direct contact with an irritating substance, or to an allergic reaction. Symptoms of dermatitis include redness, itching, and in some cases blistering. There are two types of dermatitis: eczematous (eczema) … Medical dictionary
Desquamative gingivitis — Classification and external resources ICD 10 K05.1 (ILDS K05.130) ICD 9 523.10 Desquamative gingivitis is a cutaneous condition characterized by diffuse gingival erythema with varying degrees of mucosa … Wikipedia
