From: Risk factors for oral mucositis in paediatric oncology patients receiving alkylant chemotherapy
Grade 0 | No mucositis |
Grade 1 | Painless ulcers, erythema, or mild soreness in the absence of lesions |
Grade 2 | Painful erythema, oedema or ulcers, ability to eat solid |
Grade 3 | Painful erythema, oedema, or ulcers preventing swallowing or requiring hydration or parenteral (or enteral) nutritional support |
Grade 4 | Impossible to swallow |