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Sutton Disease II

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Synonyms

Aphthous Stomatitis, Recurrent
Aphthous Ulcer, Recurrent
Major Aphthous Ulcer
Major Canker Sore
Major Ulcerative Stomatitis
Periadenitis Mucosa Necrotica, Recurrent Type II
RAU
Recurrent Scarring Aphthae
von Mikulicz's Aphthae
Von Zahorsky's Disease

Disorder Subdivisions

None

General Discussion

Sutton disease II is characterized by the recurring eruption of painful inflamed ulcers in the mouth (stomatitis). There may be multiple ulcers of varying sizes. These ulcers in the mouth are commonly called canker sores. Sutton disease II is also known as recurrent aphthous stomatitis. The exact cause of this disease is not fully understood, although it may be due to an abnormal immune response to the bacteria that are normally in the mouth.

Resources

NIH/National Oral Health Information Clearinghouse
1 NOHIC Way
Bethesda, MD 20892-3500
USA
Tel: (301)402-7364
Fax: (301)907-8830
TDD: (301)656-7581
Email: nohic@nidcr.nih.gov
Internet: http://www.nohic.nidcr.nih.gov

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Last Updated: 4/15/2008
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Last Updated: April 15, 2008

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