Differential diagnosis of aphthous stomatitis

Differential diagnosis of aphthous stomatitis

Underlying conditions may be identified in as many as 30% of patients with severe aphthous stomatitis. However, most cases remain idiopathic 

Differential Diagnosis of Recurrent Oral Ulcerations

ConditionCondition
Idiopathic (70% of cases)Dermatologic Dz: pemphigoid, pemphigus, lichen planus, others
12 /folate/iron deficiencyAutoinflammatory Dz: PFAPA, Hyperimmunoglobulin D
Cyclic neutropeniaDrugs (e.g., methotrexate)
Menstrual-relatedInfections: herpes simplex, HIV
Recurrent (complex) aphthosisStevens-Johnson syndrome
Inflammatory bowel diseaseGluten-sensitive enteropathy (Celiac Dz)
Behçet’s diseaseRheumatologic Dz: SLE, reactive arthritis
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