[Eosinophilic ulcer of the oral mucosa: 11 cases].
BACKGROUND
The eosinophilic ulcer is a lesion of the oral mucosa, that has been infrequently described in the literature. This is a benign and self-limiting lesion of unknown origin.


METHODS
In this article, eleven new cases of eosinophilic ulcer of the oral mucosa are presented. The clinical, histologic and evolutive features are reviewed.


CONCLUSIONS
Recurrent trauma is clearly involved in the pathogenesis of this entity.
Garcia
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Service de Dermatologie, Hospital Mútua de Terrassa, Barcelona, Espagne.
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D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D001706:Biopsy; D017266:Dental Prosthesis / Q000009:adverse effects; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D018450:Disease Progression; D004803:Eosinophilic Granuloma / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009055:Mouth / Q000293:injuries; D019226:Oral Ulcer / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology*; D012008:Recurrence; D012307:Risk Factors; D013997:Time Factors