Abstract
Lichen planus is a chronic inflammatory disease of unknown etiology. When it affects the oral mucosa, it is called oral lichen planus (OLP). This study surveyed the clinicopathological cases of OLP diagnosed in the Oral Cancer Center at UEFS between 1998 and 2010. Materials and Methods: The sample consisted of 112 adults with a clinical and histopathological diagnosis of OLP. Results: The disease most commonly affects women in the fourth decade of life. Erosive lesions were predominant, and the tongue suffered a higher occurrence of OLP. Topical corticosteroids were the most frequently prescribed medication to control symptomatic lesions. From the systemic conditions studied, menopause was one of the most frequent found. Conclusion: The subjects of this study must remain under regular follow-up, especially because the erosive form of lichen planus presents the greatest risk of malignant transformation.
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