mucosal ulcer

Introduction

A lesion on the surface of a mucous surface, caused by superficial loss of tissue, usually with inflammation.

Etiology

• Behcet's syndrome
• erythema multiforme
• primary blistering disorders
• lupus erythematosus
• inflammatory bowel disease

See cutaneous ulcer.

More general terms

• ulcer

More specific terms

• Hunner's ulcer
• stomatitis (includes oral ulceration)

Additional terms

• mucous membrane