2019
DOI: 10.4103/jpbs.jpbs_58_19
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Bullous lichen planus: Case report and review

Abstract: Lichen planus is a chronic inflammatory mucocutaneous disorder that is seen in skin and oral mucosa. Definitive etiology for oral lichen planus remains unknown. It may or may not be associated with skin lesions. Different clinical patterns such as reticular, plaque, erosive, bullous, and atrophic are seen in oral mucosa of which bullous lichen planus is a rare entity. We present a unique case of bullous lichen planus in a 20-year-old male without skin manifestations along with the review of literature comprisi… Show more

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“…The vesicles of BLP are usually larger, more fragile, and opaque, in comparison to superficial mucoceles [2]. Another remark is that oral BLP is often superimposed with or adjacent to the white striation [8]. In contrast, superficial mucoceles typically develop at the areas of minor salivary glands and can be either within or distant from the OLP lesion [1].…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…The vesicles of BLP are usually larger, more fragile, and opaque, in comparison to superficial mucoceles [2]. Another remark is that oral BLP is often superimposed with or adjacent to the white striation [8]. In contrast, superficial mucoceles typically develop at the areas of minor salivary glands and can be either within or distant from the OLP lesion [1].…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…1,26 Nevertheless, extensive forms of BLP should be treated with systemic corticosteroids, either alone or combined with other immunosuppressants. 26,36,39,40…”
Section: Treatmentmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Endogenous factors include genetic factors and autoimmunity. 14 The disease affects 0.5%-2% of the general population, with a female predilection between 30-70 years of age. 14 However, published literature has reported the infrequent occurrence of OLP in the pediatric population.…”
Section: • Tuberculosismentioning
confidence: 99%
“…14 The disease affects 0.5%-2% of the general population, with a female predilection between 30-70 years of age. 14 However, published literature has reported the infrequent occurrence of OLP in the pediatric population. 15 Our patient was a 46-year-old female who reported with burning sensations in the maxillary gingival region.…”
Section: • Tuberculosismentioning
confidence: 99%