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JCPSP-Journal of the College of Physicians and Surgeons Pakistan. 2012; 22 (3): 184-185
in English
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ABSTRACT
Lichenoid reaction represents a family of oral lesions identical, both clinically and histologically to oral lichen planus. The triggering factor for this lesion varies from medicines to dental materials, usually demonstrating a cause-effect relationship unlike lichen planus. We present a typical case of lichenoid reaction on the buccal mucosa that appeared in response to betel quid which progressed to carcinoma during a follow-up period of 6 months. Lichenoid reactions occurring in response to known carcinogens and that occuring in risk group population has to be observed more cautiously