Pathology · single question
An 18-year-old girl presents with recurrent painful ulcers on the inner lip, buccal mucosa, palate, and tongue, worsened by stress. What is the most likely diagnosis?
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Correct answer: A. Aphthous ulcers
Aphthous ulcers (canker sores) are recurrent, painful, shallow ulcers often triggered by stress. Unlike herpes, they are not preceded by vesicles and do not carry a viral load.