Journal of the American Dental Association, Vol 116, Issue 2, 217-218
Copyright © 1988 by American Dental Association
Multiple, annular, erythematous lesions of the oral mucosa
TR Rhyne,
SW Smith,
and
AL Minier
Dental Service, Audie L. Murphy Veterans Hospital, San Antonio, TX 78284.
Benign migratory stomatitis is a relatively rare entity, but because of its benign nature and clinical characteristics, it should be easily recognized by the general practitioner. Biopsy is usually not indicated and treatment consists of reassuring the patient that the lesions are benign even though they may disappear, reappear, and change location; the patient should report back for periodic follow-up.