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The picture show a large apthosis on the lateral tongue.. Trauma of the lateral side of the tongue from the teeth may be a predisposing factor.  Apthosis ulcers are also often found in individuals that are under stress.

The ulcers are painful and shallow.  Usually they are on mobil mucosa and are small.   

The cause of these ulcers is unknown. A physician may elect to treat the patient by applying Amlexanox gel to the ulcers four times a day for 7 to 10 days.  
 

 
Apthosis Ulcer on the Lateral Tongue   
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Picture of a basal cell carcinoma of the cheek.  Note the central ulceration and pearly border.  Many of these tumors are caused by sun exposure.   

Treatement may consist of surgery or radiation therapy.   This patient was treated with surgical excision with primary closure. .

    
Basal Cell Carcinoma of the Face
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