Pemphigoid of the pulmonary system (POPS): A review of a less recognized feature

This review of Pemphigoid of the Pulmonary System (POPS) is a comprehensive description of pulmonary involvement in patients with mucous membrane pemphigoid (MMP), which is an orphan autoimmune blistering disease. The objective of the review was to analyze clinical features of pulmonary involvement in MMP. This POPS review is a case series in which multiple search engines were utilized from inception to June 2022 for cases of MMP with biopsy and immunopathology proven tracheal and bronchial pemphigoid. Clinical profiles prior to pulmonary involvement, bronchoscopy findings, clinical course and therapy were recorded and cause of death was analyzed.