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Traumatic Ulcerative Granuloma Mimicking Squamous Cell Carcinoma In Oral Lichen Planus, David I. Tindle Dds, Ms, Dabom
Traumatic Ulcerative Granuloma Mimicking Squamous Cell Carcinoma In Oral Lichen Planus, David I. Tindle Dds, Ms, Dabom
The Journal of the Michigan Dental Association
Background: Oral lichen planus is an immune mediated mucosal disorder affecting up to 2% of the population. Dysplasia has been known to develop in 0.1% to 1% of patients with lichen planus. This necessitates close surveillance for the development of atypical lesions.
Case: Described is the case of a 68-year-old female patient with oral lichen planus who developed a non-healing ulceration on her right lateral tongue. Out of concern for neoplasia, a biopsy was performed. Histopathologic report indicated features consistent with traumatic ulcerative granuloma. The lesion did not return.
Conclusions: Oral lichen planus is a common mucosal disease. Although uncommon, …
J Mich Dent Assoc December 2022
J Mich Dent Assoc December 2022
The Journal of the Michigan Dental Association
Monthly, The Journal of the Michigan Dental Association brings news, information, and feature articles to our state's oral health community and the MDA's 6,200+ members. No publication reaches more Michigan dentists!
In this issue, the reader will find the following original content:
- A cover story on Ensuring an Inclusive Environment for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Patients.
- A clinical feature: Traumatic Ulcerative Granuloma Mimicking Squamous Cell Carcinoma in Lichen Planus.
- Feature information on the University of Michigan’s BioArtography Project.
- A recap on MDA volunteer leadership activity at the 2022 ADA House of Delegates.
- News you need, Editorial and regular department …