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Compilato D, Cirillo N, Termine N, et al. Long-standing oral ulcers: proposal for a new 'S-C-D classification system'. J Oral Pathol Med. 2009 Mar;38(3):241-53. Abstract

Fitzpatrick SG, Cohen DM, Clark AN. Ulcerated lesions of the oral mucosa: clinical and histologic review. Head Neck Pathol. 2019 Mar;13(1):91-102.Full text  Abstract

Tarakji B, Gazal G, Al-Maweri SA, et al. Guideline for the diagnosis and treatment of recurrent aphthous stomatitis for dental practitioners. J Int Oral Health. 2015 May;7(5):74-80.Full text  Abstract

Zeng X, Jin X, Zhong L, et al. Difficult and complicated oral ulceration: an expert consensus guideline for diagnosis. Int J Oral Sci. 2022 Jun 1;14(1):28.Full text  Abstract

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