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

Namir AsmarAshley V GeerlinksRonald M LaxerShirley M L TseAnne DipchandAngela Punnett
Published in: Pediatric transplantation (2018)
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.
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