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The main feature of Behçet's disease is aphthous-like ulceration, but this is usually more severe than seen in aphthous stomatitis without a systemic cause, and typically resembles major or herpetiforme ulceration or both. [7] [16] Aphthous-like ulceration is the first sign of the disease in 25–75% of cases. [6]
Diagramatic representation of mucosal erosion (left), excoriation (center), and ulceration (right) Simplistic representation of the life cycle of mouth ulcers. An ulcer (/ ˈ ʌ l s ər /; from Latin ulcus, "ulcer, sore") [2] is a break in the skin or mucous membrane with loss of surface tissue and the disintegration and necrosis of epithelial tissue. [3]
528.2 Aphthous ulcer, Oral aphthae; 528.3 Cellulitis and abscess of oral soft tissues; 528.4 Cysts of oral soft tissues; 528.5 Diseases of lips; 528.6 Leukoplakia of oral mucosa including tongue; 528.6 Leukoplakia, oral mucosa; 528.7 Other disturbances of oral epithelium including tongue. 528.79 Erythroplakia; 528.8 Oral submucosal fibrosis ...
Peptic ulcer disease is when the inner part of the stomach's gastric mucosa (lining of the stomach), the first part of the small intestine, or sometimes the lower esophagus, gets damaged. An ulcer in the stomach is called a gastric ulcer , while one in the first part of the intestines is a duodenal ulcer . [ 1 ]
The individual ulcers (aphthae) recur periodically and heal completely, although in the more severe forms, new ulcers may appear in other parts of the mouth before the old ones have finished healing. Aphthous stomatitis is one of the most common diseases of the oral mucosa , and is thought to affect about 20% of the general population to some ...
Periodic fever, aphthous stomatitis, pharyngitis and adenitis syndrome is a medical condition, typically occurring in young children, in which high fever occurs periodically at intervals of about 3–5 weeks, frequently accompanied by aphthous-like ulcers, pharyngitis and cervical adenitis (cervical lymphadenopathy). The syndrome was described ...
The mouth may be affected by recurrent canker sores (aphthous ulcers). Recurrent aphthous ulcers are common; however, it is not clear whether this is due to Crohn's disease or simply that they are common in the general population. Other findings may include diffuse or nodular swelling of the mouth, a cobblestone appearance inside the mouth ...
Aphtha is the name of several diseases or conditions that cause white discoloration to the mouth, including: . Candidiasis (or "thrush"), a yeast infection of the mouth; Oral ulcer, an open sore in the mouth