Small Round Painful Ulcers Were Noted in the Tongue of a 24-Year-Old

question 17

Multiple Choice

Small round painful ulcers were noted in the tongue of a 24-year-old man. This has been a recurrent problem. The duration of each episode is about 2 weeks. The lesions are not preceded by blisters. He probably has:

• A) Pemphigus vulgaris
• B) Lupus erythematosus
• C) Recurrent herpes simplex
• D) Erosive lichen planus
• E) Aphthous ulcers

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