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Is pemphis vulgaris a pre-cancer condition, of the mucosal membrane's ? also a small lesion on the back of the patient. the patient is my dad. i am concerned because it is my understanding that this disorder allows cells to abnormal reproduce. is a cancer

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Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered

No: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000882.htm Pemphigus vulgaris is an auto-immune disorder and is not pre-cancerous. Consult the site given above for more information.

Dr Akinjagunla agreed

Answered 3/16/2017

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A member asked:

Is pemphis vulgaris a pre-cancer condition, of the mucosal membrane's ? also a small lesion on the back of the patient. the patient is my dad. i am concerned because it is my understanding that this disorder allows cells to abnormal reproduce. is a cancer

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered

Dr Akinjagunla agreed

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