Abstract
BACKGROUND: The painful mouth presents a diagnostic challenge to the general practitioner. Despite curriculum revision of most medical courses, oro-pharyngeal diseases are still inadequately covered. OBJECTIVE: This article aims to alert the GP to common causes of a painful mouth and provides a guide to diagnosis and management. DISCUSSION: Four case studies are presented to illustrate common problems presenting in general practice, and their optimal treatment.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 935 - 938 |
| Number of pages | 4 |
| Journal | Australian Family Physician |
| Volume | 37 |
| Issue number | 11 |
| Publication status | Published - 2008 |