Aphthous ulcer

external

• Synonyms

  • Oral aphthae
  • Canker sores
  • Apthous stomatitis

• Causes

  • Coeliac disease
  • Crohn's disease
  • Reiter's syndrome
  • Systemic lupus erythematosus
  • Malabsorption state
  • Erythema multiforme

• Effects

  • Oral ulcer

• Description

  • "Gk
  • aphtha=eruption Mechanism unknown a T cell-mediated immune response triggered by a variety of factors"