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Seyhan Dikci1, Oğuzhan Genç1, Turgut Yılmaz1
1Department of Ophthalmology, İnönü University Turgut Özal Medical Center, Malatya, Turkey.
Arquivos Brasileiros De Oftalmologia
|January 12, 2017
Summary
Lichen planus (LP), an autoimmune disease, may cause retinal vasculitis, a vision-threatening condition. This case suggests a potential link between mucosal LP and retinal vasculitis, highlighting cellular immunity
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology and Immunology
- Autoimmune inflammatory diseases
Background:
- Lichen planus (LP) is an autoimmune inflammatory condition affecting skin and mucous membranes.
- Retinal vasculitis encompasses vision-threatening disorders potentially involving autoimmune pathogenesis.
Observation:
- A patient diagnosed with retinal vasculitis was monitored for mucosal lichen planus.
- This represents a novel presentation, as LP has not been previously linked to retinal vasculitis.
Findings:
- The study proposes a connection between the patient's retinal vasculitis and lichen planus.
- This association is hypothesized to be mediated by shared roles of cellular immunity in both conditions' pathogenesis.
Implications:
- This case expands the known clinical manifestations of lichen planus.
- It suggests that lichen planus should be considered in the differential diagnosis of retinal vasculitis, particularly when mucosal lesions are present.
