Oral lichen planus: Clinical and histopathological considerations
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2008-01-01
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De Sousa, Fernando Augusto Cervantes Garcia [UNESP]
Rosa, Luiz Edurdo Blumer [UNESP]
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Oral lichen planus is one of the most common dermatological diseases presenting in the oral cavity; the prevalence in the general population is 1% to 2%. Although relatively frequent, oral lichen planus is the target of much controversy, especially in relation to its potential for malignancy. Aim: This study aimed to make clinical and histopathological considerations regarding oral lichen planus to increase the level of knowledge about this condition among health professionals, underlining the importance of long-term follow-up of these patients. Conclusion: The possibility of this lesion to turn malignant justifies the importance of long term follow up for patients with such disease. © Revista Brasileira de Otorrinolaringologia. All Rights reserved.
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Diagnosis, Lichen planus, Literature review, Mouth mucosa
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Brazilian Journal of Otorhinolaryngology, v. 74, n. 2, p. 284-292, 2008.