title: Lichen planus limited to the nails.
abstract: The nails are commonly involved in cases of lichen planus of the skin and mucous membranes. However, in rare instances, the nails alone may be affected. A case of lichen planus limited to the nails in a 10-year-old boy is reported.
mesh_terms: D002648:Child; D006801:Humans; D008010:Lichen Planus / Q000473:pathology*; D008297:Male; D009260:Nail Diseases / Q000473:pathology*; D009262:Nails / Q000473:pathology