Lichen planus oralis

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Authors	VOKURKA Jan FASSMANN Antonín IZAKOVIČOVÁ HOLLÁ Lydie
Year of publication	2011
Type	Article in Periodical
Magazine / Source	LKS
MU Faculty or unit	Faculty of Medicine
Citation
Field	ORL, ophthalmology, stomatology
Keywords	lichen planus oralis; OLP; lichenoid reactions; corticoids; treatment
Description	Etiology of lichen planus is unknown. White reticular pattern, annular lesion, erosion or blister can be seen in oral cavity as a clinical manifestation of lichen planus. Treatment is symptomatic. Up to date, there is no specific treatment although many medications have been suggested (tacrolimus, cyclosporine A, anti-TNF-alpha, ect.). Malign potential is still controversial. This review presents basic clinical and pathological aspects, diagnostics, treatment, and prognosis of lichen planus oralis.
Related projects:	Dental research centre