Major aphthous-like ulcers in two patients infected with human immunodeficiency virus.
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.
Livingston
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Department of Dermatology, Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, New York, New York, USA.
Stevens
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Phelan
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Gregory
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Grossman
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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
D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents; D003907:Dexamethasone