Ulcerative Lichen Planus in Childhood
Joint Authors
Chaitanya, Vinil
Bai, K. Yellamma
Padmini, Chiyadu
Reddy, M. Shilpa
Source
Issue
Vol. 2013, Issue 2013 (31 Dec. 2013), pp.1-4, 4 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2013-12-17
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
4
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Lichen planus (LP) is a chronic inflammatory mucocutaneous condition which is relatively common in adults but rarely affects children.
The present study is a report on an unusual case of ulcerative oral LP involving the dorsum of tongue in a 12-year-old boy.
Patient complained of painful oral lesion on the tongue which was burning in nature and obstructing talking and eating spicy foods.
On intraoral examination, a white ulcerative lesion on the dorsum of tongue was observed.
Diagnosis was made based on clinical examination and histopathological features.
We instituted local treatment and patient responded well to the treatment.
Although rarely reported in childhood, lichen planus should be considered in a differential diagnosis of hyperkeratotic, reticular, and ulcerative lesions of the oral mucosa in children.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Padmini, Chiyadu& Bai, K. Yellamma& Chaitanya, Vinil& Reddy, M. Shilpa. 2013. Ulcerative Lichen Planus in Childhood. Case Reports in Dentistry،Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-4.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Padmini, Chiyadu…[et al.]. Ulcerative Lichen Planus in Childhood. Case Reports in Dentistry No. 2013 (2013), pp.1-4.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Padmini, Chiyadu& Bai, K. Yellamma& Chaitanya, Vinil& Reddy, M. Shilpa. Ulcerative Lichen Planus in Childhood. Case Reports in Dentistry. 2013. Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-4.
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Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-505333