Crohn Disease, Ulcer, Aphthous Ulcer - DermAtlas

Contributor

Adrienne Rencic, MD, PhD

Diagnosis

Crohn disease ulcer aphthous ulcer

Body Site

palate, hard

Age

22 years

Pigmentation

light

Organization

grouped, clustered

Color

red white/hypo

Morphology

ulcerated (erosion / ulcer)

Pattern

Comments

This 22 year old wowman, who was recently diagnosed with Crohn disease complained of painful ulcers on the mouth. Examination revealed multiple pustules and punched out ulcers on a red base on the hard palate.

Description

1-3 mm pustules and ulcers on a red base

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1/15/2003 20:42:57

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