Benign mucous membrane pemphigoid (cicatricial mucosal pemphigoid): a reconsideration.

The name cicatricial mucosal pemphigoid is suggested in an attempt to clarify several synonymous terms and to omit the prefix "benign." The clinical features are reviewed and seven case reports illustrating different aspects are presented. The severe effects of ocular and pharyngeal involvement are highlighted, immunologic findings and treatment are discussed, and the link with neoplasia is emphasized.