Oral lichen sclerosus et atrophicus. A case report

Lichen sclerosus et atrophicus affecting only the oral mucosa is extremely rare. We report here a case of oral lichen sclerosus et atrophicus presenting as a white, flat lesion involving the right buccal and labial mucosa and vermillion border. The diagnosis was based on histopathologic features. Tr...

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Published in:Oral surgery, oral medicine, oral pathology, oral radiology and endodontics oral medicine, oral pathology, oral radiology and endodontics, 1999-12, Vol.88 (6), p.702-706
Main Authors: Buajeeb, W, Kraivaphan, P, Punyasingh, J, Laohapand, P
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Biopsy
Cheek
Combined Modality Therapy
Dentistry
Female
Humans
Lichen Planus, Oral - diagnosis
Lichen Planus, Oral - pathology
Lichen Planus, Oral - therapy
Lichen Sclerosus et Atrophicus - diagnosis
Lichen Sclerosus et Atrophicus - pathology
Lichen Sclerosus et Atrophicus - therapy
Lip
Mouth Mucosa - pathology
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Summary:Lichen sclerosus et atrophicus affecting only the oral mucosa is extremely rare. We report here a case of oral lichen sclerosus et atrophicus presenting as a white, flat lesion involving the right buccal and labial mucosa and vermillion border. The diagnosis was based on histopathologic features. Treatment with intralesional corticosteroid was successful in reducing the size of the lesion and the symptoms of the patient. A free gingival graft was also performed to restore the lost attached gingiva. No recurrence of the lesion was found after a 1-year follow-up period, and no skin or genital lesions developed during the 3 years of treatment.
ISSN:1079-2104
DOI:10.1016/S1079-2104(99)70013-2