Journal of the American Dental Association, Vol 97, Issue 4, 599-602
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Summary of workshop on recurrent aphthous stomatitis and Behcet syndrome
EA Graykowski
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JJ Hooks
The various forms of aphthous stomatitis and Behcet syndrome share common signs that were discussed during a conference workshop. Four markers should be considered in determining the presence of these diseases: hematologic abnormalities, HLA, antibody responses, and immune complexes.