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Keratoconjunctivitis and corneal ulceration in a patient with erosive lichen planus

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Lichen planus (LP) is an immune mediated mucocutaneous disease with a broad clinical spectrum, primarily affecting the but skin and oral cavity. Erosive lichen planus (ELP) is a rare variant of LP that manifests as erosions in the oral cavity as well as chronic erosions of the soles accompanied with severe disabling pain. Ocular LP is very uncommon presenting usually as keratoconjunctivitis and if left untreated can lead to vision impairment. We report the case of a woman who presented with characteristic skin lesions of lichen planus, accompanied by severe erosive oral and plantar lesions as well as bilateral keratoconjunctivitis and corneal ulceration.

Source: Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association

DOI: 10.47391/jpma.25-21895

Authors: Zahra Arooba, Anam Batool, Faizaan Asghar

Institutions: Mayo Hospital, King Edward Medical University

Language: English

Topic: Oral Health Pathology and Treatment

Subfield: Periodontics

Field: Dentistry

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $650