investigations in recurrent apthous ulceration
Last reviewed 01/2018
These should include:
- full blood count
- iron studies, red cell folate
- serum B12 and endomysial antibodies (recurrent apthous ulceration may, rarely, be the only clinical manifestation of coeliac disease)
If oral ulceration persists for more than three weeks then a biopsy should be undertaken to exclude carcinoma.
Reference:
- 1) Hale L, Wojnarowska F (1997). Mouth ulcers: how can you help? The Practitioner, 241, 86-91.