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Oral lichen planus in children.
1Professor and Head, Dean, Department of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry, VS Dental College and Hospital, KR Road VV Puram, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India.
International Journal of Clinical Pediatric Dentistry
|September 11, 2014
Summary
Oral lichen planus (OLP) is common in adults but rare in children. This case report highlights OLP in a child, emphasizing its consideration in diagnosing oral lesions.
Area of Science:
- Oral Medicine
- Pediatric Dentistry
- Dermatology
Background:
- Oral lichen planus (OLP) is a prevalent oral mucosal condition primarily affecting adults.
- Literature documenting OLP in pediatric populations is scarce, making it an underrecognized diagnosis in children.
Observation:
- This report details a case of intraoral lesions consistent with oral lichen planus in a pediatric patient.
- The observed lesions presented as hyperkeratotic and erosive changes within the oral mucosa.
Findings:
- The case confirms the occurrence of oral lichen planus in children, despite its rarity.
- Histopathological confirmation would further solidify the diagnosis.
Implications:
- Pediatricians and dentists should include oral lichen planus in the differential diagnosis for children presenting with unexplained oral mucosal lesions.
- Early recognition and diagnosis of OLP in children can lead to timely management and prevent potential complications.
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