Eosinophilic ulcer of the tongue in an 80-year-old Iranian woman after a psychologically stressful event. (14th February 2013)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Akhavan, Ali; Mosavi, Ali; Jarrahi, Mohammadreza; Navabii, Hossein
• Is Part Of: BMJ case reports. Volume 2013
• Publication Date: 2013-02-14
• Subjects: Medicine -- Case studies -- Periodicals; 610.5
• DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2012-008487
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1757-790X

Abstract

Abstract : Eosinophilic ulcer of the oral mucosa is a benign self-limiting, chronic lesion more frequently seen in the oral cavity or tongue that can mimic squamous cell carcinoma. The pathogenesis of this problem is unknown. In this paper, we present a case of an 80-year-old woman with eosinophilic ulcer of the tongue after a psychologically stressful event.