Mostly severe and chronic erosive variant of the Lichen planus mucosae with mostly extensive, red, painful erosions. Often the typical whitish net discoloration of the classical Lichen planus mucoae is missing.
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Lichen planus erosivus mucosaeL43.8
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HistologyThis section has been translated automatically.
Dense band-like, predominantly lymphoid cell infiltrate; degeneration of the basal layer, focal parakeratosis. Signs of acanthosis, hypergranulosis and hyperkeratosis are absent.
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Clinical findings, if necessary with signs of the classical Lichen planus mucosae (Wickham's stripes). Trial excision.
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Lupus erythematodes chronicus discoides; secondary syphilis; contact allergy to dental alloy components such as gold, palladium, amalgam (Hg).
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S.u. Lichen planus mucosae.
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The erosive lichen planus (the oral mucosa) is characterized by an extraordinary chronicity. It proves to be refractory to therapy. It is important to exclude activating factors (drugs, other autoimmune diseases).