title: Epstein-Barr-virus-related mucocutaneous ulceration that mimics oral squamous cell carcinoma: the importance of recognising this new condition.
abstract: We report a case and present a literature search of the relatively newly reported condition of Epstein Barr Virus (EBV)-related mucocutaneous ulceration. EBV-related mucocutaneous ulcers clinically present as oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) in immunocompromised elderly patients but usually resolve by stopping or modifying the medication. As the two conditions can present in a similar way, and the management of each is totally different, this case highlights the importance of recognising this condition at an early stage.
authors.affiliation: Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Queen Alexandra Hospital, Cosham, Portsmouth, UK. Electronic address: Thomas.Aldridge@porthosp.nhs.uk.
authors.forename: T
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Aldridge
authors.affiliation: Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Poole General Hospital, Longfleet Road, Poole, Dorset, UK. Electronic address: Paran164@hotmail.com.
authors.lastname: Paraneetharan
authors.affiliation: Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Queen Alexandra Hospital, Cosham, Portsmouth, UK. Electronic address: Peter.Brennan@porthosp.nhs.
authors.forename: P A
authors.initials: PA
authors.lastname: Brennan
authors.affiliation: Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Poole General Hospital, Longfleet Road, Poole, Dorset, UK. Electronic address: Velupillai.ilankovan@poole.nhs.uk.
authors.forename: V
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Ilankovan
mesh_terms: D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D018501:Antirheumatic Agents / Q000009:adverse effects; D001706:Biopsy; D002294:Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / Q000175:diagnosis; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D018450:Disease Progression; D020031:Epstein-Barr Virus Infections / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D006801:Humans; D007150:Immunohistochemistry; D008297:Male; D008727:Methotrexate / Q000009:adverse effects; D009062:Mouth Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis; D019226:Oral Ulcer / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000821:virology*; D011239:Prednisolone / Q000009:adverse effects; D011862:Radiography, Panoramic
chemical_list: D018501:Antirheumatic Agents; D011239:Prednisolone; D008727:Methotrexate
keywords: Epstein Barr Virus; Immunosuppression; Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma