Lichenoid Lesions of the Oral Mucosa

Nadim M Islam; Saja A Alramadhan

doi:10.1016/j.coms.2022.10.005

Lichenoid Lesions of the Oral Mucosa

Oral Maxillofac Surg Clin North Am. 2023 May;35(2):189-202. doi: 10.1016/j.coms.2022.10.005. Epub 2023 Feb 15.

Authors

Nadim M Islam¹, Saja A Alramadhan²

Affiliations

¹ Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Diagnostic Sciences, University of Florida College of Dentistry, 1395 Center Drive, Gainesville, FL 32610, USA. Electronic address: mnislam@ufl.edu.
² Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Diagnostic Sciences, University of Florida College of Dentistry, 1395 Center Drive, Gainesville, FL 32610, USA.

PMID: 36805899
DOI: 10.1016/j.coms.2022.10.005

Abstract

Lichenoid lesions involving the oral cavity present with an array of complex clinical manifestations and etiologies. The etiology ranges from local factors, systemic entities, and even autoimmune conditions. Several different types of lichenoid lesions may affect the oral cavity, and it is imperative that these are correctly diagnosed to ensure effective patient care. Lichenoid lesions such as chronic ulcerative stomatitis prove to be challenging as these are recalcitrant, present with overlapping features, require unique treatment and patients suffer a long time if not promptly diagnosed.

Keywords: Chronic ulcerative stomatitis; Graft-versus-host disease; Lichenoid drug eruptions; Oral lichen planus.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Diagnosis, Differential
Humans
Lichen Planus, Oral* / diagnosis
Lichen Planus, Oral* / etiology
Lichen Planus, Oral* / pathology
Mouth Mucosa* / pathology