A Case of the Pterygium due to Lichen Planus Limited to the Nails.
- Author:
Chea Wook LEE
1
;
Ho Sun JANG
;
Chang Keun OH
;
Kyung Sool KWON
Author Information
1. Department of Dermatology, College of Medicine, Pusan National University, Pusan, Korea.
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Pterygium;
Lichen planus
- MeSH:
Adult;
Atrophy;
Humans;
Lichen Planus*;
Lichens*;
Mucous Membrane;
Pterygium*;
Skin
- From:Korean Journal of Dermatology
2000;38(4):573-575
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Patients with lichen planus may present with nail changes. The nail changes often present are ridging, longitudinal grooving and splitting of the nail plate, and atrophy of the nail. Pterygium formation is to be rare. Lichen planus limited to the nails without skin or mucous membrane involvement is rarely reported in the literature. A case of pterygium due to lichen planus limited to the nails in a 32-year-old man is reported.
