Oral Pathology Short Case 7 - Non healing ulcer on lateral tongue for 2 weeks duration

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 Answer : Eosinophillic ulcer



Histopathological diagnostic features 

  • Discontinuation of the epithelium

  • Abundant eosinophils

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