Esophageal lichen planus: case report and literature review.
Lichen planus is an inflammatory mucocutaneous disorder that typically affects the flexor skin surfaces, mucous membranes, and genitalia. We describe a case of severe esophageal lichen planus associated with typical mucocutaneous manifestations and discuss the presentation, diagnosis, and difficulties encountered in treatment. The published literature is reviewed and treatment strategies described.
Westbrook
Rachel
R
Department of Gastroenterology, Northern General Hospital, Herries Road, Sheffield, UK. rwestbrook@supanet.com
Riley
Stuart
S
D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000897:Anti-Ulcer Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D004935:Esophageal Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology / Q000628:therapy; D004940:Esophageal Stenosis / Q000628:therapy*; D004947:Esophagus / Q000473:pathology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007166:Immunosuppressive Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D008010:Lichen Planus / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000628:therapy; D017676:Lichen Planus, Oral; D008875:Middle Aged; D054328:Proton Pump Inhibitors / Q000627:therapeutic use
D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents; D000897:Anti-Ulcer Agents; D007166:Immunosuppressive Agents; D054328:Proton Pump Inhibitors