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Lichen planus with predominant plasma cell infiltrate
G Roustan1, M Hospital, C Villegas
1Department of Dermatology, Hospital U. San Carlos, Madrid, Spain.
The American Journal of Dermatopathology
|June 1, 1994
Summary
This case study describes a patient with lichen planus on the legs and nail loss. The skin biopsy revealed unusual plasma cell infiltrates, suggesting a potential new variant of this condition.
Area of Science:
- Dermatology
- Histopathology
Background:
- Lichen planus is an inflammatory condition affecting skin and mucous membranes.
- Anonychia refers to the absence of nails.