Recurrent oral ulcerations following heart transplant in a pediatric patient: A diagnostic dilemma | Zendy

Asmar Namir | Zendy; Geerlinks Ashley V. | Zendy; Laxer Ronald M. | Zendy; Tse Shirley M. L. | Zendy; Dipchand Anne | Zendy; Punnett Angela | Zendy

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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.

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