title: Diagnosis and management of oral lichen planus.
abstract: Oral lichen planus is a relatively common mucosal autoimmune disease that may be initially detected and diagnosed in the dental office. For asymptomatic patients, clinical characteristics including a generalized involvement of the oral mucosa are often sufficient to establish a working diagnosis. Symptomatic presentations of oral lichen planus, however, can mimic a variety of other potentially serious conditions and scalpel biopsy is recommended to determine an accurate diagnosis. Treatment strategies for the symptomatic patient are discussed.
authors.affiliation: Section of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Pathology and Anesthesiology, Ohio State University College of Dentistry, USA.
authors.forename: John R
authors.initials: JR
authors.lastname: Kalmar
mesh_terms: D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D007166:Immunosuppressive Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D017676:Lichen Planus, Oral / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000473:pathology*; D011701:PUVA Therapy
chemical_list: D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents; D007166:Immunosuppressive Agents