Comparison of eosinophil densities in oral mucosal lichen planus and lichenoid drug reactions.
The eosinophil density in various tissue compartments in oral mucosal lichen planus and oral mucosal lichenoid drug reactions was studied using a variety of staining methods and histomorphometry. No significant differences were found, indicating that the presence of eosinophils cannot be used as a reliable histologic criterion for establishing a diagnosis of oral mucosal lichenoid drug reactions.
Section of Oral Medicine and Oral Surgery, School of Dental Science, University of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
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D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D004342:Drug Hypersensitivity / Q000276:immunology*; D004804:Eosinophils; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007958:Leukocyte Count; D008010:Lichen Planus / Q000139:chemically induced / Q000276:immunology*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009059:Mouth Diseases / Q000139:chemically induced / Q000276:immunology*; D009061:Mouth Mucosa / Q000276:immunology; D013194:Staining and Labeling