Oral lichen planus plaque variant of the tongue: A review and case report

Date

2022-3

Type

Article

Journal title

International Journal of Applied Dental Sciences

Issue

Vol. 2 No. 8

Author(s)

Abdurahman Musbah Ahmed Elmmezwghi
ABEER HUSSEN MOHAMED ALI ELSAGALI
Salma S. Mo. Zariba Soliman Mohamid Zariba
Nayma Mohamed O Khalefa
Raga abdallah Bashir abuatwirat

Pages

609 - 612

Abstract

Oral lichen planus (OLP) is a T cell-mediated inflammatory disease of the oral mucosa of obscured etiopathogenesis. The plaque variant of OLP shows whitish homogeneous irregularities similar to leukoplakia. It affects the tongue and oral mucosa with papule lesions or rashes. OLP Plaque variant is more prevalent in tobacco smokers. Diagnosis of OLP is usually achieved by clinical and histological examination. OLP has malignant transformation potential varying between 0.3% and 3%. Although various treatment modalities are available for the condition, topical corticosteroids are widely accepted as the primary choice of OLP therapy.

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