Aphthous ulcer classification
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: José Eduardo Riceto Loyola Junior, M.D.[2], Sara Mehrsefat, M.D. [3]
Overview
Aphthous ulcer may be classified into 3 groups: major aphthous stomatitis, minor aphthous stomatitis and herpetiform stomatitis.
Classification
Aphthous ulcer may be classified into:
- Major aphthous stomatitis - Most common. Few ulcers or even just a single one, smaller than 1cm. Usually these lesions are self-resolving. Affects the lips, tongue lateral aspects and cheeks.
- Minor aphthous stomatitis - Few ulcers of size greater than 1 cm. Often found in the back of the mouth. Painful and deeper than minor aphthous stomatitis, usually leaving a scar as it heals.
- Herpetiform stomatitis - Least common. Wide number of ulcers, usually more than 10, with size varying between 1-3mm and may leave scars as it heals. Ulcers may coalesce and become larger. More common in young adults in the 20s or 30s.[1]
| Ulcer types | Incidence | Size | Aspect | Pain |
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| Major | Most common | Smaller than 1cm | No scar | Not very painful |
| Minor | Not so common | Greater than 1cm | Leaves scar | Painful |
| Herpetiform stomatitis | Rare | Variable | Coalesce and becomes larger. May leave scars. | Painful |
References
- ↑ Riera Matute G, Riera Alonso E (2011). "[Recurrent aphthous stomatitis in Rheumatology]". Reumatol Clin. 7 (5): 323–8. doi:10.1016/j.reuma.2011.05.003. PMID 21925448.