Self-limited, painful ulcerations of the nonkeratinized oral mucosa, which are often recurrent
Synonyms: canker sores; aphthae; aphthous stomatitis
Comes from aphth meaning “to set on ...
May experience prodrome of burning sensation of oral mucosa 2 to 48 hours prior to appe...
Lalla RV, Choquette LE, Feinn RS, et al. Multivitamin therapy for recurrent aphthous stomatitis: a randomized, double-masked, placebo-controlled trial. J Am Dent Assoc. 2012;1...
426965005 aphthous ulcer of mouth (disorder)
307772002 Minor oral aphthous ulceration (disorder)
196531008 Major aphthous ulceration ...
Aphthous ulcers are the most common chronic disease of the oral cavity.
Most cases are mild, self-limited episodes.
Appropriate treatment should be aimed at symptom control and promotion...
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contact stomatitis: due to acrylic
Aphthous ulcers of tonsillar pillar and soft palate. Presented with sore throat.
Aphthous stomatitis in Behçet's syndrome. Large, painful erosions and extensive aphthae are evident on the lips and tongue of this woman. From Goodheart HP. Goodheart's Photoguide to Common Skin Disorders: Diagnosis and Management, 3rd Edition. Philadelphia: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2009.
Aphthous stomatitis in Behçet's syndrome. Large, painful erosions and extensive aphthae are evident on the lips and tongue of this woman. F...
Canker sore.