Diagnosis category | N | (%) | Presumptive diagnosis n (%) |
---|---|---|---|
Reactive | 56 | 40 | Fibroma, papilloma, pyogenic granuloma: n = 37 (52%) Hypersensitivity reactions: n = 2 (3%) Other: n = 17 (30%) |
Autoimmune | 31 | 23 | Lichen planus: n = 14 (45%) Pemphigus/MMP: n = 3 (10%) RAS: n = 14 (45%) |
Orofacial Pain | 18 | 13 | Burning mouth syndrome: n = 16 (89%) TMJ: n = 1 (5.5%) Myofascial pain: n = 1 (5.5%) |
Infection | 17 | 12 | Oral candidiasis: n = 8 (47%) Bacterial infection: n = 1 (6%) Recurrent HSV infection: n = 2 (12%) Other: n = 6 (35%) |
Neoplasm | 9 | 6 | SCC: n = 3 (33%) Dysplasia: n = 6 (67%) |
Other | 4 | 3 | Pre-radiation |
Metabolic | 1 | 1 | IBD related oral ulcer |
Pre-neoplastic | 1 | 1 | Proliferative leukoplakia |