Abstract

COLINA DE LA PAZ, Isledys et al. Infrequent presentation of lichen planus. Medicentro Electrónica [online]. 2023, vol.27, n.4  Epub Dec 01, 2023. ISSN 1029-3043.

Oral lichen planus is a chronic inflammatory disease, mainly affecting buccal mucosa, tongue and gums due to T-lymphocytic aggression and directed against basal cells of the epithelium in the oral mucosa. We present a male patient with irritation and painful mucosal discomfort, which irradiated to the gums and caused dysphagia. Histological examination showed predominantly lymphocytic inflammatory infiltrate in bands with vascular dilation, exostosis and vacuolar degeneration of the basal layer compatible with lichen planus. Topical and oral steroid treatment was decided with total remission after 11 days without regrowth of the lesions and asymptomatic.

Keywords : lichen planus, oral; lichen planus.

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