Oral lichen planus: a literature review and update

Lichen planus (LP) is a common chronic inflammatory condition that can affect skin and mucous membranes, including the oral mucosa. Because of the anatomic, physiologic and functional peculiarities of the oral cavity, the oral variant of LP (OLP) requires specific evaluations in terms of diagnosis a...

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Published in:Archives of Dermatological Research 2016-10, Vol.308 (8), p.539-551
Main Authors: Alrashdan, Mohammad S., Cirillo, Nicola, McCullough, Michael
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Carcinogenesis
Dermatology
Drug-Related Side Effects and Adverse Reactions - complications
Graft vs Host Disease - complications
Humans
Inflammation
Lichen planus
Lichen Planus, Oral - diagnosis
Lichen Planus, Oral - etiology
Lichen Planus, Oral - pathology
Literature reviews
Medicine
Medicine & Public Health
Mouth - pathology
Mouth Mucosa - pathology
Mucosa
Oral cavity
Review
Skin
Skin - pathology
Skin diseases
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Summary:Lichen planus (LP) is a common chronic inflammatory condition that can affect skin and mucous membranes, including the oral mucosa. Because of the anatomic, physiologic and functional peculiarities of the oral cavity, the oral variant of LP (OLP) requires specific evaluations in terms of diagnosis and management. In this comprehensive review, we discuss the current developments in the understanding of the etiopathogenesis, clinical-pathologic presentation, and treatment of OLP, and provide follow-up recommendations informed by recent data on the malignant potential of the disease as well as health economics evaluations.
ISSN:0340-3696
1432-069X
DOI:10.1007/s00403-016-1667-2