Background: Pemphigus vulgaris (PV) is a rare autoimmune blistering disease in which oral lesions often precede cutaneous involvement. Early diagnosis may be delayed because of nonspecific presentations. Case Presentation: A 28-year-old woman presented with a one-year history of painful oral bullae and erosions without skin lesions. Clinical examination revealed multifocal erosions and a positive Nikolsky’s sign. Histopathology demon-strated suprabasal clefting, acantholysis, and a “tombstone” basal layer, confirming PV. Systemic prednisone (60 mg/day) resulted in significant improvement within 10 days. Persistent inflammation related to impacted mandibular third molars was addressed surgically. By day 40, oral lesions had fully resolved; however, new-onset dysphagia raised concern for pharyngeal or esophageal involvement, necessitating referral to internal medicine. Conclusion: This case underscores the importance of early biopsy, recognition of local inflammatory triggers, and coordinated multidisciplinary care in isolated oral PV to prevent disease progression.
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