Recurrent aphthous stomatitis and Behçet's disease

Prevalence and Handedness Correlates of Recurrent Aphthous Stomatitis in the Turkish Population

“…Although many theories of the etiology of RAS exist, no single causative factor appears to exist (14). A number of authors make a distinction between etiology and predisposing factors (15)(16)(17). The latter are important in determining the prevalence, severity, and presentation of this disease.…”

“…A large number of studies indicate that U S is an immunopathological disorder. Also, there is now evidence that immune responses may be invoked in the pathogenesis of RAS, and other factors may precipitate or modulate the immune responses (14)(15)(16)(17). The literature points to an immunologic basis that appears to be a primary cause in some and a secondary cause in others.…”

Histopathological and electron microscopic studies of lymphangiectasia of the small intestine in Behcet's disease

“…It has been recognized that many other systems may be involved, including the skin, cardiovascular, central nervous, and gastrointestinal systems, and the joints, together with venous thrombosis (Enoch, 1969;Mason and Barnes, 1969; Mowat and Hothersall, 1969); Francis, 1970;Kalbian and Challis, 1970;Haim, Barzilai, and Hazani, 1971). Thus, the findings may vary greatly from the triad originally described.…”

“…Thus, the findings may vary greatly from the triad originally described. Some authors consider Beh*et's disease a general systemic disease affecting visceral organs on a wide scale, and the literature has been extensively reviewed (Francis, 1970;O'Duffy, Carney, and Deodhar, 1971). Despite the many theories put forward the aetiology remains unknown.…”

Effect of Zendium toothpaste on recurrent aphthous stomatitis

“…The ulcers are No therapeutic methods are available for mainly localized to the noo keratinized oral permanent cure of RAS, Topical antibacterial mucosa, and usually heal within 8-10 days. The agents as well as topical and systemic cor-ticosteroids are the most important agents to control the disease (1,7,(10)(11)(12)(13)(14).…”