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Citation:
Weerakkody Y, Warner R, Bell D, et al. Lichen planus. Reference article, Radiopaedia.org (Accessed on 02 Oct 2023) https://doi.org/10.53347/rID-70994
Lichen planus refers to a dermatological condition that typically affects the skin, nails, oral cavity, genitals or perineum.
Skin lesions are characterized by violaceous scaly pruritic plaque eruption while oral lesions are characterized by erosions and lace-like reticular plaques. It is a chronic condition that waxes and wanes over time. However they are considered a risk factor for the development of head and neck squamous cell carcinomas.
See also
- 1. Andreas M. Rauschecker, Marc S. Levine, Matthew J. Whitson, Rashmi Tondon, Stephen E. Rubesin, Emma E. Furth, David C. Metz. Esophageal Lichen Planus: Clinical and Radiographic Findings in Eight Patients. (2016) American Journal of Roentgenology. 208 (1): 101-106. doi:10.2214/AJR.16.16793 - Pubmed
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