Among 40 children undergoing tonsillectomy for recurrent pharyngitis, 15 (37.5%) had presented preoperatively with complaints compatible with PFAPA syndrome. All 15 had had periodic fever every three to four weeks and pharyngitis; 12 (80%) had cervical adenitis and five (33%) aphthous stomatitis. All children had been well between episodes and showed a dramatic postoperative improvement. PFAPA ...

Background: Recurrent aphthous stomatitis (RAS) is a common painful lesion affecting millions of people. This population-based epidemiological study aimed to determine the frequency recurrent in population and associated diseases factors.
 Methods: In 2013, by Turkish Society Internal Medicine, cohort for chronic related risk factors was initiated Central Anatolia Region Turkey (Cappadocia...

n the article entitled “Two-year prevalence of minor aphtha in Tabriz, Northwest Iran” which was published in the winter issue of the third volume of the journal, a 0.3% prevalence rate for minor recurrent aphthous stomatitis (RAS) was reported. We attempted to continue studying the archives of Tabriz University of Medical Sciences Faculty of Dentistry until June 2008, to allow for a consecutiv...

Background: Aphthous ulcer is seen to be one of the most commonly occurring ailments found among patients that dentists may come across on a daily basis. Taking into consideration agents have been used for treatment aphthous stomatitis, it would seem advisable apply agent safest and has least toxic properties can bring about symptomatic relief applied topically. These days, there are few reliab...

Background: Recurrent aphthous stomatitis (RAS) is the most common painful ulcers of oral mucosal which can cause many sufferings. Treatment of RAS often includes administration of corticosteroids, analgesics and regulators of the immune system. However, considering the side effects of these medications, even their topical application must be done with caution. Alum is used in traditional medic...

Oral ulceration is a common complaint of patients attending out-patient clinics. The aim of this review is to provide the gastroenterologist with a differential diagnosis of oral ulceration, and a practical guide for the management of recurrent aphthous stomatitis, including topical and systemic therapy. The association of recurrent aphthous stomatitis with Behçet's disease and other systemic d...