RECURRENT APHTHOUS STOMATITIS AS A MANIFESTATION OF CELIAC DISEASE: REVIEW
This article discusses current concepts of gluten-sensitive aphthous stomatitis in patients with celiac disease. We found that frequent relapses of aphthous stomatitis may indicate celiac disease. Gluten intolerance can lead to constant ulceration in the oral mucosa. The exclusion of celiac disease is a mandatory step of differential diagnosis in patients with recurrent aphthous stomatitis. Serological tests are the most valuable diagnostic tools for celiac disease. In the case of borderline serological results, patients should be referred to morphological examination of oral mucosa biopsy specimens to confirm the diagnosis of celiac disease and gluten-sensitive aphthous stomatitis.