Aphthe: Examination

A comprehensive clinical examination is the basis for selecting further diagnostic steps:

• General physical examination – including blood pressure, pulse, body weight, height; further:
  • Inspection (viewing):
    • Oral cavity [milky to yellowish spots on the oral mucosa surrounded by a red halo; they are usually roundish or oval and usually no larger than a lentil]
• Health check

Square brackets [ ] indicate possible pathological (pathological) physical findings.