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Erosive oral lichen planus and its management: a case series.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  18709038     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Lichen planus (LP), although a dermatosis, is more common in the oral mucous membrane than in the skin. Lesions of oral LP are classically found on the buccal mucosa and gingiva. Among the various types, the reticular lesions are asymptomatic and require no treatment, but pain and severe discomfort accompany the erosive or ulcerative lesions. Malignant transformation to squamous cell carcinoma developing in areas of erosive oral LP (EOLP) being a possibility, it is important for clinicians to maintain a high index of suspicion for all intraoral lichenoid lesions. Therefore, periodic follow-up of all patients with EOLP is recommended. In view of the above, this paper highlights the management of four cases of EOLP with topical corticosteroid and CO2 laser surgery.
Authors:
S Sharma; C S Saimbi; B Koirala
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Case Reports; Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  JNMA; journal of the Nepal Medical Association     Volume:  47     ISSN:  0028-2715     ISO Abbreviation:  JNMA J Nepal Med Assoc     Publication Date:    2008 Apr-Jun
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2008-08-18     Completed Date:  2009-01-29     Revised Date:  2009-11-11    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  0045233     Medline TA:  JNMA J Nepal Med Assoc     Country:  Nepal    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  86-90     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
B.P. Koirala Institute of Health Sciences, Dharan, Nepal. drshivalalsharma@yahoo.co.uk
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Administration, Topical
Adult
Chlorhexidine / therapeutic use
Female
Gingiva / pathology
Gingival Diseases / diagnosis*,  therapy*
Glucocorticoids / therapeutic use
Humans
Laser Therapy / instrumentation
Lasers, Gas
Lichen Planus, Oral / diagnosis*,  therapy*
Male
Middle Aged
Mouthwashes / therapeutic use
Ointment Bases / therapeutic use
Triamcinolone / therapeutic use
Young Adult
Chemical
Reg. No./Substance:
0/Glucocorticoids; 0/Mouthwashes; 0/Ointment Bases; 124-94-7/Triamcinolone; 55-56-1/Chlorhexidine

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