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Age-related Epstein-Barr virus-positive mucocutaneous ulcer: a case report.

Authors :
Magalhaes, Marco
Ghorab, Zeina
Morneault, Julien
Akinfolarin, Josephine
Bradley, Grace
Source :
Clinical Case Reports. Jul2015, Vol. 3 Issue 7, p531-534. 4p.
Publication Year :
2015

Abstract

Key Clinical Message The oral manifestations of EBV-positive mucocutaneous ulcers have a worrisome clinical appearance but relatively benign clinical course, responding well to conservative treatment. Elderly patients who develop an unexplained, persistent ulcer of the oral mucosa should have the lesion examined for EBV. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Subjects

Subjects :
*MUCOUS membrane diseases

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
20500904
Volume :
3
Issue :
7
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Clinical Case Reports
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
108353963
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1002/ccr3.287