| dc.description.abstract | Recurrent Aphthous Stomatitis (RAS) is an oral mucosal lesion which
is frequently occured but the cause is still unclear (idiopathic). RAS major is one of the
clinical forms of RAS that has deep ulcers characteristic and pain, 1-2 cm in diameter, last
up to 3-6 weeks and leave scars. Case: Male, 15 years old, with ulcer on the left buccal
mucosa, elongated shape ± 2 cm, white ulcer basis, clear redness boundaries and pain
since 7 days ago. It had recurrent history since he was 7 years old and never received
therapy but it would heal itself after ± 3 weeks. There was RAS history from his family.
Patient was treated temporarily with triamcinolone acetonide 1 mg and multivitamin (B
complex, vitamin A, C, E and Zinc). Discussion: RAS major associated with history of
chemical and physical trauma. The rapid enlargement of lession’s size might be associated
with lower of immune status. The therapy was 1 mg triamcinolone acetonide and
multivitamin (B complex, vitamin A, C, E and Zinc) provided the satisfactory results. | en_US |
