Severe recurrent oral ulceration secondary to erosive lichen planus
JCPSP-Journal of the College of Physicians and Surgeons Pakistan. 2008; 18 (2): 107-109
in English
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ABSTRACT
A case of recurrent progressively severe ulceration secondary to erosive lichen planus is reported. The patient developed marked malnutrition as a result of extensive involvement of the oral cavity. In addition to the oral ulcerations, she also had violaceous spots present over her forearm. Treatment administered in view of histopathological report and clinical presentation, resulted in marked improvement in symptoms and weight gain
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Index:
IMEMR (Eastern Mediterranean)
Main subject:
Oral Hygiene
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Recurrence
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Risk Factors
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Lichen Planus, Oral
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Malnutrition
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Lichen Planus
Type of study:
Case report
Limits:
Female
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Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
J. Coll. Physicians Surg. Pak.
Year:
2008
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