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BUCCAL (MUCOSAL) ULCERATION |
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infective: |
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ulcerative stomatitis (Vincent's infection)chickenpox herpangina [coxsackie A]2� syphilis |
herpes simplex infection measles (Koplik's spots)candidiasis hand, foot and mouth disease [coxsackie A] |
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skin disease: |
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pemphigus (and less commonly pemphigoid)lichen planus erythema multiforme / Stevens-Johnson syndrome allergy to toothpaste, drugs, foods (topical) |
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other: |
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aphthous ulcers [usually associated with intercurrent illness]agranulocytosis / immunosuppression systemic lupus erythematosus Behçet's syndrome Crohn's disease coeliac disease irritation by dental plates (� Candida)aspirin (topical; 'aspirin burn') |
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