Oral lichen planus in a young Indian child

BMJ Case Rep. 2013 Aug 13:2013:bcr2013010516. doi: 10.1136/bcr-2013-010516.

Abstract

Lichen planus (LP) is one of the most distinct mucocutaneous diseases. It is common with the middle aged and elderly population but has rarely been described in children. Incidences of oral LP in children is most commonly reported amongst Asians. We present a 10-year-old Indian girl with the documented clinical aspects and histopathological studies.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Child
  • Female
  • Humans
  • India
  • Lichen Planus, Oral / pathology*