title: Oral ulceration. Things are not always what they seem.
abstract: Oral ulceration is a common complaint and is usually inconsequential. Nevertheless, when it appears for the first time in adult life, it may represent the manifestation of systemic disease. A full history and examination should be carried out and a full blood examination and ESR done. Any ulcer persisting for more than three weeks without responding to treatment should be biopsied.
authors.affiliation: Monash University, Melbourne, Victoria.
authors.forename: G G
authors.initials: GG
authors.lastname: Quail
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D002648:Child; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D013281:Stomatitis, Aphthous / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology*