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BAHAMONDE, Héctor; DELANO R, Paúl H; ALBERTZ A, Nicolás  y  VALDES P, Constanza. Cicatricial pemphigoid: Uncommon cause of supraglottic stenosis. Rev. Otorrinolaringol. Cir. Cabeza Cuello [online]. 2008, vol.68, n.3, pp. 288-294. ISSN 0718-4816.  doi: 10.4067/S0718-48162008000400010.

Cicatricial or mucous membranes pemphigoid is a rare pathology that affects mainly the ocular and oral mucosae. In only 25% ofpatients the skin is affected, and in 10%, the pharyngolaryngeal mucosa, resulting in serious cases in dyspnea that could even require a tracheostomy. Treatment is usually based on corticoids and immunosupressors. In this article we present the case of a 69 year oíd woman diagnosed with cicatricial pemphigoid, that presented dysphagia. A nasoendoscopy revealed supraglottic stenosis. Diagnosis and treatment of this uncommon disease are discussed.

Palabras clave : Pemphigoid; supraglottic stenosis; oral ulcer; dyspnea; dysphagia.