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The following Case Challenge is provided by the
American Academy of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology

Can You Make the Correct Diagnosis?

Figure 1.  Widespread ulcerations of the soft palate.

Case Summary

A 66-year old white male was referred with a chief complaint of multiple painful oral and pharyngeal ulcerations (Figure 1).  He stated his symptoms began four months earlier with the occurrence of a mild sore throat, which was followed by the development of numerous ulcers throughout the rest of his mouth.  Because of the pain from these lesions, the patient suffered from dysphagia and resultant weight loss.

diagnostic information
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buton Oral Findings
buton Other Clinical Findings
buton Incisional Biopsy and Photomicrographs
buton Immunofluorescence Studies

After you have finished reviewing the available diagnostic information, make the diagnosis.

select correct diagnosis

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Citation Number:
Vol. 5, No. 1, Page 145
 
Citation:  Ravenel M, Neville BW, Tankersley J.  Multiple Painful Oral Ulcers.  J Contemp Dent Pract 2003 February;(5)1:145-149.