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A range of infective and immunological conditions can cause blistering of the orofacial tissues. A small blister is referred to as a vesicle, whilst a blister greater than 0.5 cm is called a bulla. In reality, it is rare to see intact blisters intra-orally since the tissues usually rupture relatively quickly to leave areas of erosion or ulceration. However, the patient will often give a history of a sensation of blistering.
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Lewis, M.A.O., Lamey, PJ. (2019). Blistering Disease. In: Oral Medicine in Primary Dental Care. BDJ Clinician’s Guides. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-15432-5_5
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