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Oral lichen planus: a clinical study.

Doulat Rai Bajaj¹, Noor Ahmed Khoso, Bikha Ram Devrajani

¹Department of Dermatology, Liaquat University of Medical and Health Sciences, Jamshoro. doulat01@yahoo.com

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Summary

Oral Lichen Planus (OLP) is a chronic condition with varied symptoms and sites. Stress significantly aggravates OLP, highlighting the need for long-term monitoring for potential malignancy.

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Area of Science:

Oral Pathology
Dermatology
Clinical Medicine

Background:

Oral Lichen Planus (OLP) is a chronic inflammatory condition affecting oral mucosa.
Understanding its clinical spectrum, triggers, and malignant potential is crucial for patient management.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate the clinical characteristics of Oral Lichen Planus (OLP).
To identify predisposing and aggravating factors contributing to OLP.
To assess the malignant potential of OLP.

Main Methods:

A case series study conducted between January 2006 and November 2007.
95 patients aged over 12 years meeting OLP diagnostic criteria were enrolled.
Data collected included patient history, clinical examination, and biopsies when necessary; analyzed using SPSS.

Main Results:

The study included 95 patients (40 male, 55 female) aged 17-62.
Reticular OLP (54.7%) was most common, followed by erosive (32.6%).
Buccal mucosa was the most frequent site (31 patients); stress, spicy foods, and poor oral hygiene aggravated symptoms in 77 patients.

Conclusions:

Oral Lichen Planus (OLP) presents diverse clinical features and affects multiple oral sites.
Associated mucosal pigmentation was a unique observation.
Stress identified as a primary aggravating factor; long-term follow-up is essential for malignant potential assessment.