A Case of Lichen Sclerosus et Atrophicus of the Lower Lip.
- Author:
Sung Kwon KIM
1
;
Eun So LEE
Author Information
1. Department of Dermatology, Ajou University School of Medicine, Suwon, Korea.
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Lichen sclerosus et atrophicus;
Lower lip
- MeSH:
Female;
Genitalia, Female;
Lichen Sclerosus et Atrophicus*;
Lichens*;
Lip*;
Mouth Mucosa;
Skin
- From:Korean Journal of Dermatology
2005;43(11):1518-1521
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Lichen sclerosus et atrophicus is a chronic inflammatory mucocutaneous disease, usually affecting the female genitalia. Involvement of the oral mucosa is rare, however, it is sometimes the only manifestation of the disease without concurrent genital or skin lesions. We present a case of lichen sclerosus et atrophicus affecting which arrected the lower lip only. We briefly reviewed pertinent literature.
