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Recurrent Aphthous Stomatitis

1998; SAGE Publishing; Volume: 9; Issue: 3 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1177/10454411980090030401

1544-1113

Stephen Porter, C Scully, Anne Marie Lynge Pedersen,

Skin Diseases and Diabetes

Recurrent aphthous stomatitis (RAS) is one of the most common oral mucosal disorders. Nevertheless, while the clinical characteristics of RAS are well-defined, the precise etiology and pathogenesis of RAS remain unclear. The present article provides a detailed review of the current knowledge of the etiology, pathogenesis, and managment of RAS.