title: Oral lichen planus: a literature review and update.
abstract: Lichen planus (LP) is a common chronic inflammatory condition that can affect skin and mucous membranes, including the oral mucosa. Because of the anatomic, physiologic and functional peculiarities of the oral cavity, the oral variant of LP (OLP) requires specific evaluations in terms of diagnosis and management. In this comprehensive review, we discuss the current developments in the understanding of the etiopathogenesis, clinical-pathologic presentation, and treatment of OLP, and provide follow-up recommendations informed by recent data on the malignant potential of the disease as well as health economics evaluations.
authors.affiliation: Department of Oral Medicine and Surgery, Faculty of Dentistry, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid, 22110, Jordan. msalrashdan3@just.edu.jo.
authors.forename: Mohammad S
authors.initials: MS
authors.lastname: Alrashdan
authors.affiliation: Melbourne Dental School, The University of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
authors.forename: Nicola
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Cirillo
authors.affiliation: Melbourne Dental School, The University of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
authors.forename: Michael
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: McCullough
mesh_terms: D063646:Carcinogenesis; D064420:Drug-Related Side Effects and Adverse Reactions / Q000150:complications; D006086:Graft vs Host Disease / Q000150:complications; D006801:Humans; D017676:Lichen Planus, Oral / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology; D009055:Mouth / Q000473:pathology*; D009061:Mouth Mucosa / Q000473:pathology*; D012867:Skin / Q000473:pathology*
keywords: Oral lichen planus; Oral lichenoid lesions; Oral lichenoid reactions