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Revision as of 19:09, 11 September 2017
Template:Search infobox Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Overview
In many cases, mouth sores are attributed to herpes simplex virus and idiopathic aphthous stomatitis. Oral lesions can be indicative of a more serious underlying condition. A full review of the systems and a full skin exam are necessary to obtain an accurate diagnosis.
Differential diagnosis of oral cavity lesions
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Oral Candidiasis |
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Localized candidiasis
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Herpes simplex oral lesions |
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Aphthous ulcers |
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Squamous cell carcinoma |
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Leukoplakia |
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Melanoma |
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Fordyce spots |
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Burning mouth syndrome |
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Torus palatinus |
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Behcet's disease |
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Crohn's disease |
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Agranulocytosis |
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Syphilis |
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Coxsackie virus |
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Chicken pox |
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Measles |
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Causes
Causes in Alphabetical Order[1][2]
- Agranulocytosis
- Aphthous stomatitis
- Allergic contact dermatitis
- Behcet's disease
- Bollus disease
- Chemotherapy drugs
- Erythema multiforme
- Herpes stomatitis
- Histoplasmosis
- Primary syphilis
- Self limited viral disease
- Squamous cell carcinoma
Diagnosis
History and Symptoms
- Past medical/medicinal history
- If the lesions occur in the same locations every time, culpit is HSV
- Consider the patients sexual history
- Evaluate open and mucosal lesions
- Lichen planus - lacy white plaques
Laboratory Findings
- Culture for HSV-1
- RPR
- CBC
- Punch biopsy
Treatment
Medical Therapy
Acute Pharmacotherapies
- Orabase and topical steroids can increase speed of healing
- Aphthous stomatitis - intralesional triamcinalone injections
- HSV (recurrent) - acyclovir
- Bollous disease - corticosteroids