Abstract
Lichen planus is a chronic and T cell–mediated inflammatory disorder of the skin and mucous membranes. This case report describes a case of oral lichen planus in an 82-year-old female patient. The patient's history revealed severe pain and burning sensation in the entire oral cavity. On intraoral examination, diffuse lesions in the form of erythematous areas were seen interspersed within white keratotic areas present on the lateral border of tongue and buccal mucosa bilaterally. Based on the patient's history and clinical findings, the lesion was provisionally diagnosed as oral erosive lichen planus. Histopathologic examination of the biopsied tissue confirmed the diagnosis of lichen planus. The patient was treated with systemic corticosteroid. Complete remission of lesions was observed after 2 months of treatment. The patient was monitored continuously and at 8 months of follow-up did not present exacerbation of the lesions.
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