title: [Inflammatory diseases of oral mucous membranes].
abstract: BACKGROUND
  Mucous membranes are involved in many different inflammatory disorders.
  
  
  METHODS
  We describe the clinical features, diagnostic workup, and therapy of inflammatory diseases of mucous membranes.
  
  
  RESULTS
  The diagnostic workup is based on medical history, clinical manifestations, histopathology, and serology. Inadequate dental hygiene is one of the main pathogenetic factors. Treatment options depend on the diagnosis, underlying cause, and disease severity. Both local and systemic immunosuppressive or immunomodulatory strategies may be effective.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  The diagnostic and therapeutic management of inflammatory mucous membrane disorders is usually more difficult than that of skin diseases and requires interdisciplinary cooperation.
authors: Klinik und Poliklinik für Dermatologie und Allergologie, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität, Frauenlobstr. 9-11, 80337, München, Deutschland.
authors: O N
authors: ON
authors: Horváth
authors: Klinik und Poliklinik für Dermatologie und Allergologie, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität, Frauenlobstr. 9-11, 80337, München, Deutschland.
authors: C
authors: C
authors: Kapser
authors: Klinik und Poliklinik für Dermatologie und Allergologie, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität, Frauenlobstr. 9-11, 80337, München, Deutschland. miklos.sardy@med.lmu.de.
authors: M
authors: M
authors: Sárdy
mesh_terms: D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D019317:Evidence-Based Medicine; D006801:Humans; D007155:Immunologic Factors / Q000627:therapeutic use; D007166:Immunosuppressive Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D009061:Mouth Mucosa / Q000473:pathology*; D009092:Mucous Membrane / Q000473:pathology*; D010390:Pemphigoid, Benign Mucous Membrane / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy*; D013280:Stomatitis / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy*; D016896:Treatment Outcome
chemical_list: D007155:Immunologic Factors; D007166:Immunosuppressive Agents
keywords: Aphthosis; Erythema exsudativum multiforme; Gingivitis; Glossitis; Lichen planus