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Oral lichen planus: a literature review and update

Authors: Mohammad S. Alrashdan, Nicola Cirillo, Michael McCullough

Published in: Archives of Dermatological Research | Issue 8/2016

Abstract

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.

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Title: Oral lichen planus: a literature review and update
Authors: Mohammad S. Alrashdan
Nicola Cirillo
Michael McCullough
Publication date: 01-10-2016
Publisher: Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Published in: Archives of Dermatological Research / Issue 8/2016
Print ISSN: 0340-3696
Electronic ISSN: 1432-069X
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00403-016-1667-2

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