Eosinophilic ulcer of the oral mucosa (also known as traumatic eosinophilic granuloma) is a condition characterized by an ulcer with an indurated and elevated border.:803 The lesion might be tender, fast-growing and the patient often not be aware of any trauma in the area. Eosinophilic ulcer of the oral mucosa (also known as traumatic eosinophilic granuloma) is a condition characterized by an ulcer with an indurated and elevated border.:803 The lesion might be tender, fast-growing and the patient often not be aware of any trauma in the area.