A Case Series of Esophageal Lichen Planus: An Underdiagnosed Cause of Dysphagia
The Korean Journal of Helicobacter and Upper Gastrointestinal Research
;
: 266-271, 2019.
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em Inglês
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| ID: wpr-786621
ABSTRACT
Lichen planus (LP) is a chronic mucocutaneous inflammatory condition that typically affects middle-aged adults. Esophageal involvement in LP is rare and underrecognized, often leading to delayed diagnosis and treatment of LP. Herein, we describe three cases of esophageal LP (ELP) in clinically symptomatic patients with endoscopic lesions in the upper to mid-esophagus. This case series suggests that ELP is be more common than was previously thought and emphasizes that clinicians should have a high index of suspicion for this diagnosis, particularly when evaluating proximal esophageal lesions in patients presenting with dysphagia. The series also highlights the successful treatment of our patients with budesonide-honey slurry.
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Assunto principal:
Transtornos de Deglutição
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Dermatopatias Papuloescamosas
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Erupções Liquenoides
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Diagnóstico
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Diagnóstico Tardio
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Líquen Plano
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Líquens
Tipo de estudo:
Estudo diagnóstico
Limite:
Adulto
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Humanos
Idioma:
Inglês
Revista:
The Korean Journal of Helicobacter and Upper Gastrointestinal Research
Ano de publicação:
2019
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