Abstract
In general practice, the dentist can be confronted with a vesiculobullous lesion of the oral mucosa. In many cases the lesion can be classified as recurrent herpes labialis, but many other causes can induce a vesiculobullous lesion of the oral mucosa and perioral skin as well. This article gives an overview of the various vesiculous and bullous lesions of the oral mucous membranes. Special attention is given to the possible causes and their treatment.
MeSH terms
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Blister*
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Epidermolysis Bullosa / diagnosis
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Erythema Multiforme / diagnosis
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Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease / virology
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Herpangina / virology
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Herpes Labialis / virology
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Herpes Zoster / virology
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Humans
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Impetigo / microbiology
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Lichen Planus, Oral / diagnosis
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Mouth Diseases* / immunology
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Mouth Diseases* / microbiology
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Mouth Diseases* / virology
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Mouth Mucosa / immunology
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Mouth Mucosa / microbiology*
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Mouth Mucosa / pathology
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Mouth Mucosa / virology
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Pemphigoid, Benign Mucous Membrane / immunology
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Pemphigus / immunology
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Stomatitis / diagnosis
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Stomatitis / immunology*
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Stomatitis / virology*
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Stomatitis, Denture / immunology
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Stomatitis, Herpetic / virology