Oral discoid lupus erythematosus. A case report and review of the literature.
Literature on systemic and chronic discoid lupus erythematosus has been reviewed. The clinical and histopathologic changes in the oral cavity produced by these disorders are emphasized. A case of chronic lupus erythematosus with oral lesions is reported.
D000328:Adult; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D005881:Gingiva / Q000473:pathology; D005882:Gingival Diseases / Q000473:pathology*; D006801:Humans; D007642:Keratosis / Q000473:pathology; D008179:Lupus Erythematosus, Discoid / Q000473:pathology*; D009059:Mouth Diseases / Q000473:pathology*; D009061:Mouth Mucosa / Q000473:pathology