title: Major aphthous-like ulcers in two patients infected with human immunodeficiency virus.
abstract: Two patients infected with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) presented with persistent, large, and painful oral ulcers. Results of cultures and examination of a biopsy specimen were negative for infection and malignancy. Major aphthous-like ulcers should be considered in the differential diagnosis of oral ulcers in the HIV-infected patient.
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatology, Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, New York, New York, USA.
authors.forename: W
authors.initials: W
authors.lastname: Livingston
authors.forename: A W
authors.initials: AW
authors.lastname: Stevens
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Phelan
authors.forename: N
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Gregory
authors.forename: M E
authors.initials: ME
authors.lastname: Grossman
mesh_terms: D000284:Administration, Oral; D000328:Adult; D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003907:Dexamethasone / Q000627:therapeutic use; D015658:HIV Infections / Q000150:complications*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D013281:Stomatitis, Aphthous / Q000150:complications* / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000473:pathology
chemical_list: D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents; D003907:Dexamethasone