title: Gingival erosive lichen planus: case report.
abstract: A case of gingival erosive lichen planus is presented with special emphasis on its clinical and microscopic characteristics. The differential diagnosis and the controversy associated with the malignant potential of oral lichen planus is also discussed.
authors.affiliation: Department of Stomatology, Area of Pathology, Faculty of Dentistry of Bauru, University of São Paulo, Bauru, SP, Brazil.
authors.forename: R G
authors.initials: RG
authors.lastname: Dorta
authors.forename: J B
authors.initials: JB
authors.lastname: de Souza
authors.forename: D T
authors.initials: DT
authors.lastname: Oliveira
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001706:Biopsy; D004848:Epithelium / Q000473:pathology; D004890:Erythema / Q000175:diagnosis; D005260:Female; D005882:Gingival Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis*; D005938:Glucocorticoids / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D017676:Lichen Planus, Oral / Q000175:diagnosis*; D014222:Triamcinolone Acetonide / Q000627:therapeutic use
chemical_list: D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents; D005938:Glucocorticoids; D014222:Triamcinolone Acetonide