Oral lichen planus involving the palate: Case report and review of literature

Lichen planus is a mucocutaneous disease affecting approximately 1.5 to 2% of the world population. Women are most often affected and lichen planus is usually reported in individuals over 50 years of age The etiology of lichen planus is unknown at present and the disorder has been classified as a c...

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Main Authors: Shahen Ali Ahmed, Ali Fakhree Alzubaidee
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Language:English
Published: College Of Dentistry Hawler Medical University 2021-02-01
Series:Erbil Dental Journal
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Online Access:https://edj.hmu.edu.krd/index.php/journal/article/view/90
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description Lichen planus is a mucocutaneous disease affecting approximately 1.5 to 2% of the world population. Women are most often affected and lichen planus is usually reported in individuals over 50 years of age The etiology of lichen planus is unknown at present and the disorder has been classified as a chronic disease of immune-mediated pathogenesis. The oral lesions are usually bilateral and involve the buccal mucosa in about 90 percent of all cases. In descending order of frequency the tongue, gingivae, alveolar ridge, lips, and less commonly the palate may also be affected. In this paper, we have presented a case, 65-year-old female patient who came to department of Oral and Maxillofacial Medicine in Khanzad Center with a chief complaint of burning sensation of the mouth especially hard palate, bilateral buccal mucosa and lower anterior gingiva for about 10 years duration, aggravated by hot and spicy food. The diagnosis was confirmed by biopsy as lichen planus.
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spelling doaj-art-730cb77fa3a54911937a5433e3c112122025-02-10T20:48:43ZengCollege Of Dentistry Hawler Medical UniversityErbil Dental Journal2523-61722616-47952021-02-0132Oral lichen planus involving the palate: Case report and review of literatureShahen Ali Ahmed0Ali Fakhree Alzubaidee1Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, College of Dentistry, Hawler Medical University.Dental Specialties Council, Kurdistan Board for Medical Specialists. Lichen planus is a mucocutaneous disease affecting approximately 1.5 to 2% of the world population. Women are most often affected and lichen planus is usually reported in individuals over 50 years of age The etiology of lichen planus is unknown at present and the disorder has been classified as a chronic disease of immune-mediated pathogenesis. The oral lesions are usually bilateral and involve the buccal mucosa in about 90 percent of all cases. In descending order of frequency the tongue, gingivae, alveolar ridge, lips, and less commonly the palate may also be affected. In this paper, we have presented a case, 65-year-old female patient who came to department of Oral and Maxillofacial Medicine in Khanzad Center with a chief complaint of burning sensation of the mouth especially hard palate, bilateral buccal mucosa and lower anterior gingiva for about 10 years duration, aggravated by hot and spicy food. The diagnosis was confirmed by biopsy as lichen planus. https://edj.hmu.edu.krd/index.php/journal/article/view/90Oral lichen planusPalatal lichen planusBurning sensationBuccal mucosa
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Oral lichen planus involving the palate: Case report and review of literature
Erbil Dental Journal
Oral lichen planus
Palatal lichen planus
Burning sensation
Buccal mucosa
title Oral lichen planus involving the palate: Case report and review of literature
title_full Oral lichen planus involving the palate: Case report and review of literature
title_fullStr Oral lichen planus involving the palate: Case report and review of literature
title_full_unstemmed Oral lichen planus involving the palate: Case report and review of literature
title_short Oral lichen planus involving the palate: Case report and review of literature
title_sort oral lichen planus involving the palate case report and review of literature
topic Oral lichen planus
Palatal lichen planus
Burning sensation
Buccal mucosa
url https://edj.hmu.edu.krd/index.php/journal/article/view/90
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