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Scrotal Tongue in Juvenile Oral Pemphigus Vulgaris

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: We report a rare case of oral pemphigus vulgaris (PV) in a 12-year-old boy who presented with fissures on the tongue and erosions on the buccal and lingual mucosa of 8-month duration. Tzanck smear from the buccal mucosa revealed acantholytic cells. Biopsy and direct immunofluorescence from the tongue were consistent with PV. After starting immunosuppressive treatment, the patient’s erosions and fissures significantly improved. The distinctive scrotal tongue appearance linked to adolescent oral PV makes this case noteworthy.

Source: Clinical Dermatology Review

DOI: 10.4103/cdr.cdr_171_24

Authors: Shruthi Madhavi Govindarajulu, Anagha Nair, Praveen Kumar Shanmugam Reddy, Tharayil Kunneth Sumathy

Institution: M.S. Ramaiah Medical College

Language: English

Topic: Autoimmune Bullous Skin Diseases

Subfield: Pathology and Forensic Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4412090201

FWCI: 0.581

Cites: 15

Cited by: 1

Related to: 10