Pediatr. praxi. 2022;23(3):181-184 | DOI: 10.36290/ped.2022.039

Recurrent aphthous stomatitis in children

doc. MUDr. Romana Koberová, CSc.1, doc. MUDr. Vladimíra Radochová, Ph.D.1, doc. MUDr. Vlasta Merglová, CSc.2
1 Stomatologická klinika LF UK a Fakultní nemocnice v Hradci Králové
2 Stomatologická klinika LF UK a Fakultní nemocnice v Plzni

Recurrent aphthous stomatitis (RAS) is the most common chronic oral mucosal lesion affecting up to 25% of population. The diagnosis is based on well-defined clinical characteristics but the precise aetiology and pathogenesis remains unclear. The treatment of RAS should be based on identification and control of possible predisposing factors. A wide range of topical medicaments is available as antiseptics, anti-inflammatory drugs and corticosteroids. The systemic treatment is indicated in patients with continuous and aggressive manifestation, what is extremely rare in children. The present article provides a review of the current concept and knowledge of the aetiology, pathogenesis, and management of RAS in paediatric population.

Keywords: recurrent aphthous stomatitis, children, pathogenesis, treatment.

Published: June 10, 2022  Show citation

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Koberová R, Radochová V, Merglová V. Recurrent aphthous stomatitis in children. Pediatr. praxi. 2022;23(3):181-184. doi: 10.36290/ped.2022.039.
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