Etiology

Unclear

Immunologic pathogenesis involving cell mediated immunity

Predilection

Greater in younger

Location

Oral mucosa not covering bone

Greater in posterior

Clinical Appearance

Painful, discrete, round to oval, yellowish-white ulcers with a erythematous halo

Up to 1 cm in diameter

Spontaneous healing 7-10 days

Treatment

Topical corticosteoids

Diagnostic Process

Clinical

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