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Recurrent aphthous stomatitis: a review
Author(s) -
Chavan Mahesh,
Jain Hansa,
Diwan Nikhil,
Khedkar Shivaji,
Shete Anagha,
Durkar Sachin
Publication year - 2012
Publication title -
journal of oral pathology and medicine
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.887
H-Index - 83
eISSN - 1600-0714
pISSN - 0904-2512
DOI - 10.1111/j.1600-0714.2012.01134.x
Subject(s) - recurrent aphthous stomatitis , etiology , pathogenesis , stomatitis , medicine , oral cavity , dermatology , immunology , pathology , dentistry
J Oral Pathol Med (2012) 41 : 577–583 Recurrent aphthous stomatitis (RAS) is a common clinical condition producing painful ulcerations in oral cavity. The diagnosis of RAS is based on well‐defined clinical characteristics but the precise etiology and pathogenesis of RAS remain unclear. The present article provides a detailed review of the current concepts and knowledge of the etiology, pathogenesis, and management of RAS.