PMC3886074_01
Painful ulcer on the right ventral tongue with irregular margins, covered by
a yellow pseudomembrane.
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The mucosa surrounding the ulcer was faintly erythematous (Figure 1).
The anterior mandibular gingiva appear erythematous and swollen demonstrating
punched-out interdental papillae with eroded tips.
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Further, the gingiva were erythematous and swollen, while the tips of several interdental papillae were punched-out with eroded tips (Figure 2).
Small ulcer surrounded by erythematous halo on the right soft palate.
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In addition, a new ulcer on the soft palate surrounded by red halo was noticed (Figure 3), attributed to the same causes as the tongue ulcer.
Follow-up examination showing partial healing of the tongue ulcer.
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The oral and soft palatal ulcers had significantly improved (Figure 4) and the gingival appearance was almost normal (Figure 5).
Follow-up examination showing almost complete resolution of the gingival
lesions.
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The oral and soft palatal ulcers had significantly improved (Figure 4) and the gingival appearance was almost normal (Figure 5).