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Oral lichen planus.
Salik Rasool1, Anwar Ali, Farhat Bashir
1Department of Pathology, Altamash Institute of Dental Medicine, Karachi.
Journal of the College of Physicians and Surgeons--Pakistan : JCPSP
|January 10, 2008
Summary
Lichen planus is a common mucocutaneous disorder affecting 1-2% of the population, often presenting with oral lesions. Steroid therapy effectively treated a reported case of this potentially pre-malignant condition.
Area of Science:
- Dermatology
- Oral Medicine
Background:
- Lichen planus is a mucocutaneous disorder with frequent intraoral manifestations.
- It affects 1-2% of the population and is considered a pre-malignant oral lesion.
- Common intraoral sites include the lateral tongue, gingiva, and palate, presenting as reticular, plaque-like, or papular lesions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe the clinical presentation of oral lichen planus.
- To highlight its pre-malignant potential.
- To report a case treated with steroid therapy.
Main Methods:
- Literature review on lichen planus epidemiology and clinical types.
- Case report detailing clinical findings and treatment response.
Main Results:
- Lichen planus presents with characteristic skin lesions (pururitic, polygonal papules) and various intraoral forms.
- Atrophic and erosive subtypes are recognized as pre-malignant.
- The presented case demonstrated a positive response to steroid treatment.
Conclusions:
- Lichen planus is a significant dermatological and oral medicine concern.
- Early recognition of pre-malignant subtypes is crucial.
- Steroid therapy can be an effective treatment option for oral lichen planus.
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