Relative to Pemphigus Vulgaris and Mucous Membrane Pemphigoid, Which of the Following

question 14

Multiple Choice

Relative to pemphigus vulgaris and mucous membrane pemphigoid, which of the following is incorrect?

• A) IgG can be demonstrated in tissue biopsies of both diseases.
• B) Both present as ulcers preceded by blisters.
• C) Both respond to treatment with corticosteroids.
• D) Both are self-limited.
• E) Both can affect the same intraoral sites.

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