Epstein-Barr-virus-related mucocutaneous ulceration that mimics oral squamous cell carcinoma: the importance of recognising this new condition

Publication date: Available online 17 January 2017
Source:British Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Author(s): T. Aldridge, Paraneetharan, P. Brennan, V. Ilankovan
We report a case and present a literature search of the relatively newly reported condition of Epstein Barr Virus (EBV)-related mucocutaneous ulceration. EBV-related mucocutaneous ulcers clinically present as oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) in immunocompromised elderly patients but usually resolve by stopping or modifying the medication.As the two conditions can present in a similar way, and the management of each is totally different, this case highlights the importance of recognising this condition at an early stage.



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