Recurrent Aphthous Stomatitis in Childhood and Adolescence: A Single‐Center Experience

Abstract

Our study is consistent with previous reports in terms of clinical features of aphthous ulcers, related diseases, and family history of RAS, but no associated laboratory abnormalities were noted.

Characterization of recurrent aphthous stomatitis in a young population

“…4,28,29 In this research, 46.4% of the students had a family history of RAS. This percentage is higher than the one presented by Gürkan et al, 15 where 35.8% of the patients had a family history of RAS. This difference might be explained by the fact that the studied age groups were more limited in the present research (3-11 years) in comparison with the ones studied by Gürkan et al 15 (2-17 years).…”

“…This percentage is higher than the one presented by Gürkan et al, 15 where 35.8% of the patients had a family history of RAS. This difference might be explained by the fact that the studied age groups were more limited in the present research (3-11 years) in comparison with the ones studied by Gürkan et al 15 (2-17 years). The present study also revealed that, of both parents, the mother seemed to contribute more to the family history of this condition.…”

“…These patients tend to develop RAS at an earlier age, with more-severe symptoms and frequent episodes. [4][5][6]14,15 It is thought that some allergies can cause RAS. Hypersensitivity to some food components and oral microbial agents are considered potential etiological factors.…”

Recurrent Aphthous Stomatitis As a Marker of Celiac Disease in Children

“…We read with interest the article describing the clinical features of recurrent aphthous stomatitis (RAS) in children and adolescents (1). RAS is one of the most common oral mucosal diseases.…”

Response to “Recurrent Aphthous Stomatitis As a Marker of Celiac Disease in Children”

“…We thank Marty et al for their valuable comments on our article (1). Recurrent aphthous stomatitis (RAS) is a common oral mucosal disease with an unknown etiology.…”