Oral lichen planus in childhood: a report of three cases

Lichen planus is a common mucocutaneous condition in which the occurrence of oral lesions has been cited as between 0·5 and 1·9% of the adult population. It is rare in childhood. Here we report three cases of children with intra oral lesions of lichen planus. Lichen planus, although reportedly rare...

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Published in:International journal of paediatric dentistry 2005-03, Vol.15 (2), p.118-122
Main Authors: PATEL, S., YEOMAN, C. M., MURPHY, R.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adolescent
Child
Dentistry
Diagnosis, Differential
Female
Follow-Up Studies
Humans
Leukoplakia, Oral - diagnosis
Lichen Planus, Oral - diagnosis
Lichen Planus, Oral - pathology
Male
Mouth Mucosa - pathology
Oral Ulcer - pathology
Tongue Diseases - diagnosis
Tongue Diseases - pathology
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Summary:Lichen planus is a common mucocutaneous condition in which the occurrence of oral lesions has been cited as between 0·5 and 1·9% of the adult population. It is rare in childhood. Here we report three cases of children with intra oral lesions of lichen planus. Lichen planus, although reportedly rare in childhood, should be considered in the diagnosis of hyperkeratotic or erosive lesions of the oral mucosa in children.
ISSN:0960-7439
1365-263X
DOI:10.1111/j.1365-263X.2005.00601.x