Erythema multiforme involving gingiva.
Erythema multiforme is a vesiculobullous condition that may affect skin and/or mucosa. Oral lesions are characterized by hemorrhagic crusting of the lips and ulceration mainly of the non-keratinized mucosa. This paper describes a patient who presented with gingival lesions as well as the more typical oral signs of erythema multiforme.
Barrett
A W
AW
University Department of Oral Medicine, Pathology and Microbiology, Bristol Dental Hospital and School, UK.
Scully
C M
CM
Eveson
J W
JW
D000328:Adult; D004892:Erythema Multiforme / Q000473:pathology*; D005882:Gingival Diseases / Q000473:pathology*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009059:Mouth Diseases / Q000473:pathology; D009061:Mouth Mucosa / Q000473:pathology; D010159:Palate / Q000473:pathology; D012008:Recurrence