A 23-year-old patient presents with multiple small aphthous ulcers in his vestibular mucosa. He also has nodular submucosal swellings in his vestibules and lips. He is losing weight and has occasional abdominal pain. Biopsy of the oral nodules shows the presence of small noncaseating granulomas. He should be investigated for the possibility of:

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The presence of small noncaseating granulomas in the biopsy is characteristic of Crohn's disease, which can present with oral manifestations such as aphthous ulcers and nodular swellings, along with gastrointestinal symptoms like abdominal pain and weight loss.

A 23-Year-Old Patient Presents with Multiple Small Aphthous Ulcers in His