title: Erythema multiforme.
abstract: The diagnosis of erythema multiforme was established on the basis of physical examination, biopsy specimen evaluation, and the patient's medication history. Use of a triamcinolone mouthrinse and discontinuation of Triphasil-28 contraceptive led to resolution of the lesions.
authors.affiliation: U.S. Army Dental Activity, Beach Pavilion (Oral Surgery Clinic), Fort Sam Houston, Texas 78234-6200, USA.
authors.forename: A M
authors.initials: AM
authors.lastname: Manganaro
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003278:Contraceptives, Oral, Hormonal / Q000009:adverse effects; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D004892:Erythema Multiforme / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy; D004997:Ethinyl Estradiol / Q000009:adverse effects; D019304:Ethinyl Estradiol-Norgestrel Combination; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D009059:Mouth Diseases / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D009061:Mouth Mucosa / Q000187:drug effects / Q000473:pathology; D009067:Mouthwashes / Q000627:therapeutic use; D009644:Norgestrel / Q000009:adverse effects; D014222:Triamcinolone Acetonide / Q000627:therapeutic use; D014456:Ulcer / Q000139:chemically induced / Q000628:therapy
chemical_list: D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents; D003278:Contraceptives, Oral, Hormonal; D009067:Mouthwashes; D009644:Norgestrel; D004997:Ethinyl Estradiol; D019304:Ethinyl Estradiol-Norgestrel Combination; D014222:Triamcinolone Acetonide