A Case Report of Major Aphthous Ulcer

Abstract

Recurrent aphthous ulceration (RAU) is the most common ulcerative condition following traumatic ulcer that affects the oral cavity. It has three clinical presentations, major, minor and herpitiform aphthous ulceration, all are painful and mostly occur on non-keratinized mucosa. If not secondary infected it will heal spontaneously without leaving scar. Our patient was suffering from recurrent ulcers and one single large ulcer that prevent him from swallowing. Following a comprehensive history and clinical examination, interpreting the clinical findings, the ulcers had been diagnosed as aphthous ulceration (major and minor). An appropriate treatment had been given and the patient had complete recovery