Oral mucosal lichen planus in childhood

Abstract

Lichen planus is a relatively common mucocutaneous disorder in adults, but it is rarely reported in children. Much less data is available regarding lichen planus in children. This is a report with intraoral lesions of lichen planus. Lichen planus, although reportedly rare in childhood, should be considered in the diagnosis of hyperkeratotic or erosive lesions of oral mucosa in children.