Isolated Conjunctival Lichen Planus
Author(s) -
Eduardo RozasMuñoz,
Maria Estela MartínezEscala,
Núria Juanpere,
J. Armentia,
Ramón M. Pujol,
Josep E. HerreroGonzález
Publication year - 2011
Publication title -
archives of dermatology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 1538-3652
pISSN - 0003-987X
DOI - 10.1001/archdermatol.2011.68
Subject(s) - medicine , pathology , basement membrane , conjunctiva , symblepharon , cicatricial pemphigoid , dermatology , pemphigoid , immunology , antibody , bullous pemphigoid
Lichen planus is a common inflammatory autoimmune condition of unknown etiology that commonly affects the skin and mucous membranes. Isolated ocular lichen planus is an extremely rare presentation that most commonly involves the eyelids, conjunctiva, and cornea, leading to severe scarring, and is clinically indistinguishable from other causes of cicatricial conjunctivitis.
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