Recurrent oral ulcerations following heart transplant in a pediatric patient: A diagnostic dilemma

Oral ulceration is a non‐specific clinical finding with many potential causes. The persistence of oral ulcers in the context of a patient post–SOT is concerning for PTLD. There is growing evidence that SOT recipients may also be at higher risk of autoimmune diseases. This case report describes a ped...

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Veröffentlicht in:Pediatric transplantation 2018-11, Vol.22 (7), p.e13264-n/a
Hauptverfasser: Asmar, Namir, Geerlinks, Ashley V., Laxer, Ronald M., Tse, Shirley M. L., Dipchand, Anne, Punnett, Angela
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Zusammenfassung:Oral ulceration is a non‐specific clinical finding with many potential causes. The persistence of oral ulcers in the context of a patient post–SOT is concerning for PTLD. There is growing evidence that SOT recipients may also be at higher risk of autoimmune diseases. This case report describes a pediatric patient with persistent oral ulcers after heart transplant, who underwent an extensive workup for PTLD, including repeat investigations, with a subsequent diagnosis of Behçet's disease.
ISSN:1397-3142
1399-3046
DOI:10.1111/petr.13264