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Recurrent oral ulcerations following heart transplant in a pediatric patient: A diagnostic dilemma
Author(s) -
Asmar Namir,
Geerlinks Ashley V.,
Laxer Ronald M.,
Tse Shirley M. L.,
Dipchand Anne,
Punnett Angela
Publication year - 2018
Publication title -
pediatric transplantation
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.457
H-Index - 69
eISSN - 1399-3046
pISSN - 1397-3142
DOI - 10.1111/petr.13264
Subject(s) - medicine , context (archaeology) , heart disease , disease , dermatology , intensive care medicine , surgery , paleontology , biology
Oral ulceration is a non‐specific clinical finding with many potential causes. The persistence of oral ulcers in the context of a patient post–SOT is concerning for PTLD . There is growing evidence that SOT recipients may also be at higher risk of autoimmune diseases. This case report describes a pediatric patient with persistent oral ulcers after heart transplant, who underwent an extensive workup for PTLD , including repeat investigations, with a subsequent diagnosis of Behçet's disease.