Tobacco induced lichenoid reaction
- Author:
Rao PK
;
Veena KM
;
Chatra L
;
Shenai P.
- Publication Type:Case Reports
- Keywords:
Lichenoid reaction, Tobacco, Habits.
- From:
Pacific Journal of Medical Sciences
2011;9(1):53-55
- CountryPapua New Guinea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
The oral mucosa may present clinical features of a certain conditions similar to those observed in lichen planus called lichenoid reaction. The pathological feature resembles that of lichen planus. The pathologist requires the indication of a cause – effect relationship by the clinician in order to provide a diagnosis of lichenoid reaction. This condition is treated by removal of the causal factor. Here we report a case of lichenoid reaction due to tobacco chewing habit in an 30 year old male patient. This case was reported from Yenepoya dental college, Yenepoya University, Mangalore, India.
