Persistent Ulcer of the Alveolar Mucosa
Abstract
Case History
A 62-year-old male with a five-year history of pemphigus vulgaris was seen in a periodontics clinic for evaluation of a persistent ulcer of the mandibular alveolar mucosa. Following treatment with systemic steroids and rituximab, all lesions had resolved; however, an ulcer of the left mandibular buccal vestibule persisted for several months. The patient denied any side effects from treatment, significant pain of the lesion, and a history of trauma to the area. The patient’s medical history is significant for quadruple heart bypass surgery, type 2 diabetes, and prostate cancer. The patient’s social history is significant for being a former smoker, having quit 11 years prior.
Recommended Citation
(2026)
"Persistent Ulcer of the Alveolar Mucosa,"
Pennsylvania Dental Journal: Vol. 93:
No.
1, Article 4.
Available at:
https://commons.ada.org/pdj/vol93/iss1/4