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Review
. 2012 Sep;41(8):577-83.
doi: 10.1111/j.1600-0714.2012.01134.x. Epub 2012 Mar 13.

Recurrent aphthous stomatitis: a review

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Recurrent aphthous stomatitis: a review

Mahesh Chavan et al. J Oral Pathol Med. 2012 Sep.

Abstract

Recurrent aphthous stomatitis (RAS) is a common clinical condition producing painful ulcerations in oral cavity. The diagnosis of RAS is based on well-defined clinical characteristics but the precise etiology and pathogenesis of RAS remain unclear. The present article provides a detailed review of the current concepts and knowledge of the etiology, pathogenesis, and management of RAS.

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