Oral / Mouth Lesions and Ulcers (Adult & Elderly) - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm Teeth • GERD (Dissolves enamel) • Sjögren's Syndrome (Dental Caries) Ulcerating Gastrointestinal • Crohn's Disease • Ulcerative Colitis • NSAlDs Ulcerating Other • Canker Sore • Cold Sore • Anemia • Langerhan's Cell Histiocytosis • Granulomatosis with polyangiitis (GPA)/microscopic polyangiitis (MPA) • Sarcoidosis • Drug Induced • Sexually Transmitted Infection Non-Ulcerating Lighter / White • Candidiasis • Lichen Planus • Anemia • Leukoplakia • Squamous Cell Carcinoma Non-Ulcerating - Darker (Red) • Gingivitis • Kawasaki Disease (Strawberry Tongue) • Other Gum Disease • Mucocele • Allergic Reaction Non-Ulcerating - No Colour Change • Chronic Liver Disease • Sjögren's Syndrome • Acromegaly • Amyloidosis • Psoriasis • Gingival Hyperplasia • Dry Mouth #Oral #Mouth #Disorders #Ulcers #Ulcerating #Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm #Causes
