Journal of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology
Volume 20, Issue 5 , Pages 309-313, October 2007

Erythema Multiforme Limited to the Oral Mucosa in a Teenager on Oral Contraceptive Therapy

  • Robert E. Jawetz, MD

      Affiliations

    • Tenafly Pediatrics, Tenafly
    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress correspondence to: Robert E Jawetz, MD, 32 Franklin Street, Tenafly NJ 07670
    • ,
  • Avigayil Elkin, MD

      Affiliations

    • Tenafly Pediatrics, Tenafly
    • ,
  • Lisa Michael, MD

      Affiliations

    • Tenafly Pediatrics, Tenafly
    • ,
  • Sheryl A. Jawetz, MD

      Affiliations

    • Tenafly Pediatrics, Tenafly
    • ,
  • Helen T. Shin, MD

      Affiliations

    • Department of Pediatrics, The Joseph M. Sanzari Children's Hospital, Hackensack University Medical Center, Hackensack, New Jersey, USA

Abstract 

Background

Erythema multiforme has been linked to numerous drugs and infectious agents. A link to oral contraceptive use has been reported in the past in the adult population but thus far has not been reported in children or adolescents.

Case

We report the case of an 18-yr-old female who developed oral erosions consistent with erythema multiforme two and a half weeks after initiating therapy with an oral contraceptive agent. A thorough examination for other inciting factors was negative, and the lesions slowly resolved over the course of 3 weeks.

Conclusions

This case illustrates that erythema multiforme should be considered in the differential diagnosis of adolescents with oral erosions who have been prescribed oral contraceptives.

Key Words: Erythema multiforme, Adolescent, Oral contraceptive

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PII: S1083-3188(07)00037-X

doi:10.1016/j.jpag.2007.02.001

Journal of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology
Volume 20, Issue 5 , Pages 309-313, October 2007

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