Author:
Sharma Shivalal Cs,Saimbi CS,Koirala B
Abstract
Lichen planus (LP), although a dermatosis, is more common in the oral mucous membrane thanin the skin. Lesions of oral LP are classically found on the buccal mucosa and gingiva. Among thevarious types, the reticularlesions are asymptomatic and require no treatment, but pain and severediscomfort accompany the erosive or ulcerative lesions. Malignant transformation to squamouscell carcinoma developing in areas of erosive oral LP (EOLP) being a possibility, it is important forclinicians to maintain a high index of suspicion for all intraoral lichenoid lesions. Therefore, periodicfollow-up of all patients with EOLP is recommended.In view ofthe above,this paper highlights themanagement of four cases of EOLP with topical corticosteroid and CO2laser surgery.Key words: carbon dioxide laser, corticosteroid, lichen planus
Publisher
Journal of Nepal Medical Association (JNMA)
Cited by
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