Case Report
Oral Lichen Planus-A Challenging Case
1Assistant Professor, Oral Medicine, ECU School of Dental Medicine, USA
2D3 student, ECU School of Dental Medicine, USA
3Dental Hygienist, ECU School of Dental Medicine, USA
Received Date: October 22, 2019; Published Date: December 03, 2019
Abstract
Lichen Planus has been classified as both a cell-mediated immune response as well as an autoimmune condition. A target antigen in the reaction has not been identified. The mechanism of action and exact classification of the condition is not fully understood. Histologically, evidence of T-cell destruction of basal cells is observed. Tumor Necrosis Factor-Alpha (TNF-a) is thought to have major involvement in this reaction. Lichenoid reactions resemble Lichen Planus both clinically and histologically but differs due to evidence of local irritant or use of certain systemic medications.
