Lichen sclerosus et atrophicus of the oral mucosa

Br J Oral Maxillofac Surg. 1991 Feb;29(1):64-5. doi: 10.1016/0266-4356(91)90180-d.

Abstract

Lichen sclerosus et atrophicus (LSA) is a relatively uncommon dermatitis mainly affecting the vulva. Oral involvement appears to be rare. A case of oral LSA without concurrent genital or skin lesions in a patient with vitiligo and hyperthyroidism is described, together with a review of the literature.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Female
  • Humans
  • Hyperthyroidism / complications
  • Leukoplakia, Oral / complications
  • Middle Aged
  • Mouth Diseases / complications
  • Mouth Diseases / pathology*
  • Mouth Mucosa / pathology
  • Skin Diseases / complications
  • Skin Diseases / pathology*
  • Vitiligo / complications