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Pyostomatitis vegetansK12.15

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Last updated on: 05.02.2024

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Pluriorificially localized stomatitis; Pyo-(Rhino-Blepharo-)Stomatitis vegetans

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HistoryThis section has been translated automatically.

Hallopeau, 1889

DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.

Rare, non-infectious, inflammatory disease of the oral mucosa, in a few cases also of the genito anal region. There are often associations with inflammatory bowel diseases. Some authors regard it as a minimal variant of pemphigus vegetans, type Hallopeau. Other authors evaluate the disease as a variant of Pyoderma gangraenosum.

EtiopathogenesisThis section has been translated automatically.

Unsolved. In almost all cases there are associations with intestinal diseases ( ulcerative colitis, regional enteritis) or immune defects.

ManifestationThis section has been translated automatically.

Occurs mainly between the ages of 20 and 60. Clear emphasis on the male sex.

LocalizationThis section has been translated automatically.

Possible in the area of the entire oral cavity, especially the labial and buccal mucosa are affected. The back of the tongue is usually left out.

Clinical featuresThis section has been translated automatically.

Start with miliary pustules, confluence and ulceration on erythematous ground. Frequently the pustules are arranged in lines and serpentines, later a patch-like picture of the entire oral cavity with a layer of mucous membranes. Sometimes mild pain, sometimes severe pain.

Very often the clinical picture is correlated with chronic inflammatory bowel diseases such as Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis.

HistologyThis section has been translated automatically.

Acanthosis, parakeratosis, focal acantholysis. Neutrophilic, more rarely eosinophilic microabscesses. Mixed cell infiltrate in the lamina propria. No formation of granulomas.

Direct ImmunofluorescenceThis section has been translated automatically.

No or unspecific deposits.

Indirect immunofluorescenceThis section has been translated automatically.

No circulating antibodies.

Differential diagnosisThis section has been translated automatically.

Pemphigus vegetans, type Hallopeau: histologic and immunohistologic clarification

Amicrobial intertriginous pustulosis: intertriginous localization preferentially in women, usually in the context of an autoimmune disease.

TherapyThis section has been translated automatically.

Therapy of a possibly underlying inflammatory bowel disease. Frequently, the mucous membrane changes heal only under systemic, low-dose steroid medication, possibly also under azathioprine.

External therapyThis section has been translated automatically.

Astringent stomatological products such as tormentillae astringents, chlorhexidine solution or dexpanthenol solution R255 R045 R066. In case of very painful erosions, solutions with anaesthetic additives such as Dolo-Dobendan solution, Acoin solution, periodontal ointment or Dynexan gel are suitable. Alternatively Ciclosporin A-adhesive paste(Ciclosporin A-adhesive paste 2.5%) can be tried.

Internal therapyThis section has been translated automatically.

Glucocorticoids such as prednisone (e.g. Decortin H) in medium-high dosage, initially 40-60 mg/day, gradual dose reduction according to clinic. Alternative therapy trial with Infliximab (e.g. Remicade) 5 mg/kg bw in week 1, 2 and 6 and Methotrexate 25 mg/week overlapping and as maintenance therapy.

LiteratureThis section has been translated automatically.

  1. Ballo FS et al (1989) Pyostomatitis vegetans. J Am Acad Dermatol 21: 381-387
  2. Bens G et al. (2003) Successfull treatment with infiliximab and methotrexate of pyostomatitis vegetans associated with Crohn`s disease. Br J Dermatol 149: 181-184
  3. Hallopeau H (1889) Sur une nouvelle forme de dermatite pustuleuse chronique en foyers à progression excentrique. In: Congrès International de Dermatologie et de Syphiligraphie tenu à Paris (Ie session). Masson, Paris, pp. 344-362
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  5. Hallopeau H (1898) Second communication on "Pyodermite végétante" (suppurative form of Neumann's disease). Arch Dermatol Syphil 45: 323-328
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  7. Nusbaum KB et al (2020) Pyostomatitis vegetans with extensive tongue involvement. Int J Dermatol 59:e263-e265.

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Last updated on: 05.02.2024

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer