Case Report
Oral Lichen Planus-A Challenging Case
Iquebal Hasan1*, Rachel Lyon Beamer2 and Heather Moore Perry3
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
Iquebal Hasan, Assistant Professor of Oral Medicine, ECU School of Dental Medicine, North Carolina, 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.
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Iquebal Hasan, Rachel Lyon Beamer, Heather Moore Perry. Oral Lichen Planus-A Challenging Case. On J Dent & Oral Health. 2(4): 2019. OJDOH.MS.ID.000541.