Erosive Oral Lichen Planus and its Management: A Case Series

Authors

  • Shivalal Cs Sharma Department of Periodontics B.P. Koirala Institute of Health Sciences, Dharan, Nepal
  • CS Saimbi Department of Periodontics B.P. Koirala Institute of Health Sciences, Dharan, Nepal
  • B Koirala Department of Periodontics B.P. Koirala Institute of Health Sciences, Dharan, Nepal

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.31729/jnma.319

Abstract

Lichen planus (LP), although a dermatosis, is more common in the oral mucous membrane than
in the skin. Lesions of oral LP are classically found on the buccal mucosa and gingiva. Among the
various types, the reticularlesions are asymptomatic and require no treatment, but pain and severe
discomfort accompany the erosive or ulcerative lesions. Malignant transformation to squamous
cell carcinoma developing in areas of erosive oral LP (EOLP) being a possibility, it is important for
clinicians to maintain a high index of suspicion for all intraoral lichenoid lesions. Therefore, periodic
follow-up of all patients with EOLP is recommended.In view ofthe above,this paper highlights the
management of four cases of EOLP with topical corticosteroid and CO2
laser surgery.
Key words: carbon dioxide laser, corticosteroid, lichen planus

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Published

2008-04-01

How to Cite

Sharma, S. C., Saimbi, C., & Koirala, B. (2008). Erosive Oral Lichen Planus and its Management: A Case Series. Journal of Nepal Medical Association, 47(170). https://doi.org/10.31729/jnma.319

Issue

Vol. 47 No. 170 (2008)

Section

Case Reports

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