Elevated serum fibrinogen levels in Chinese patients with minor recurrent aphthous stomatitis: An observational study
Hui Yao,
Yiwen Deng,
Guanhuan Du
et al.
Abstract:Fibrinogen is a protein that reflects systemic inflammation and regulates the immune response to disease. However, there is a scarcity of data on fibrinogen in recurrent aphthous stomatitis (RAS). We aimed to test the hypothesis that fibrinogen is involved in the aetiology of RAS. Between November 2016 and November 2018, we included 109 minor RAS patients and 29 age‐ and sex‐matched controls in a single‐center, observational study. Their clinical history and ulcer manifestations led to the diagnosis of minor R… Show more
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