DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.
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.
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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DiagnosisThis section has been translated automatically.
Clinical findings, if necessary with signs of the classical Lichen planus mucosae (Wickham's stripes). Trial excision.
Differential diagnosisThis section has been translated automatically.
TherapyThis section has been translated automatically.
S.u. Lichen planus mucosae.
Progression/forecastThis section has been translated automatically.
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).
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Contact allergy (overview); Lichen planus mucosae; Lupus erythematodes chronicus discoides; Parakeratosis; Syphilis (overview);Disclaimer
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