Clinical Application of Rituximab in the Treatment of Oral Pemphigus

doi:10.12337/zgkqjxjyzz.2024.03.002

Chinese Journal of Stomatological Continuing Education ›› 2024, Vol. 27 ›› Issue (3): 200-205.DOI: 10.12337/zgkqjxjyzz.2024.03.002

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Clinical Application of Rituximab in the Treatment of Oral Pemphigus

Zhe Cheng, Qian Wang, Jia Liu, Ping Tong, Jianqiu Jin^*

Department of Stomatology, Beijing Hospital, Institute of Geriatrics, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, P.R. China

Online:2024-05-31 Published:2024-12-18
Contact: Jianqiu Jin. Tel: 010-85133402. Email: jianqiu_82@126.com. Address: Dongdan Dahua Road, Dongcheng District, Beijing 100730, P.R.China.
Supported by:
National Key R&D Program of China（No.2023 YFC3605600）, Beijing Health Commission Resident Physician Standardization Training Quality Improvement Project（No.Residential Training 2023039）

Abstract

Abstract: Pemphigus is a serious chronic autoimmune bullous disease, with a prolonged and repeated course, making it difficult to treat and it may lead to death. For a long time, glucocorticoids have been the mainstream treatment for pemphigus vulgaris, greatly reducing mortality rates and achieving good therapeutic effects in over 80% of patients. Although rituximab was introduced relatively late, it has gradually gained more application in clinical practice due to its outstanding efficacy and minimal adverse reactions. It is suitable for patients with pemphigus vulgaris who are contraindicated to hormones or have poor efficacy and significant adverse reactions. This article summarizes the indications, treatment plans, efficacy, and adverse reactions of rituximab in the treatment of pemphigus vulgaris.

Key words: oral pemphigus, rituximab, treatment, side effects, elderly patients

Zhe Cheng, Qian Wang, Jia Liu, Ping Tong, Jianqiu Jin. Clinical Application of Rituximab in the Treatment of Oral Pemphigus[J]. Chinese Journal of Stomatological Continuing Education, 2024, 27(3): 200-205.

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