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Shahbaz A. Janjua, MD

Diagnosis

aphthous ulcer

Body Site

tongue

Age

17 years

Pigmentation

medium

Organization

Color

red

Morphology

ulcerated (erosion / ulcer)

Pattern

solitary

Comments

This 17-year-old boy developed a painful well demarcated ulcer with surrounding erythema 3 days earlier. The ulcer was not indurated and resolved a week later with topical steroids.

Description

punched out ulcer on a red base

Categories

dental/oral disorder mucous membrane disorders

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4/2/2003 21:12:39

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