title: Lichen sclerosus et atrophicus. A study of 76 cases and their relation to diabetes.
abstract: A review of 76 patients with lichen sclerosus et atrophicus reveals a number of cases in which this disorder is associated with glucose intolerance or diabetes mellitus. The performance of an oral glucose tolerance test is therefore recommended for all patients with lichen sclerosus et atrophicus.
authors.affiliation: Department of Medico-Surgical Dermatology, University Hospital, Sevilla, España.
authors.forename: B
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: García-Bravo
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Sánchez-Pedreño
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Rodríguez-Pichardo
authors.forename: F
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Camacho
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000367:Age Factors; D000368:Aged; D001786:Blood Glucose / Q000032:analysis; D002648:Child; D048909:Diabetes Complications; D003920:Diabetes Mellitus / Q000453:epidemiology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012871:Skin Diseases / Q000097:blood / Q000150:complications* / Q000188:drug therapy
chemical_list: D001786:Blood Glucose