Synonyms

• Aphthous Stomatitis, Recurrent
• Aphthous Ulcer, Recurrent
• Major Aphthous Ulcer
• Major Canker Sore
• Major Ulcerative Stomatitis
• Periadenitis Mucosa Necrotica, Recurrent Type II
• RAU
• Recurrent Scarring Aphthae
• von Mikulicz's Aphthae
• Von Zahorsky's Disease

Disorder Subdivisions

• None

General Discussion

Sutton disease II is characterized by the recurring eruption of painful inflamed ulcers in the mouth (stomatitis). There may be multiple ulcers of varying sizes. These ulcers in the mouth are commonly called canker sores. Sutton disease II is also known as recurrent aphthous stomatitis. The exact cause of this disease is not fully understood, although it may be due to an abnormal immune response to the bacteria that are normally in the mouth.

Supporting Organizations

Genetic and Rare Diseases (GARD) Information Center

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Website: http://rarediseases.info.nih.gov/GARD/

NIH/National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research

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31 Center Drive, MSC 2290

Bethesda, MD 20892

USA

Tel: (301)496-4261

Fax: (301)480-4098

Tel: (866)232-4528

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.nidcr.nih.gov/

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Last Updated:  1/1/1970
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