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Lollipop‐induced oral lichenoid reaction in a child
Author(s) -
Bastos Daniela B.,
Santos Ingrid S.,
Valente Vitor B.,
Biel Antônio Carlos O.,
Felipini Renata C.,
Biasoli Eder R.,
Miyahara Glauco I.,
Bernabé Daniel G.
Publication year - 2016
Publication title -
international journal of paediatric dentistry
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.183
H-Index - 62
eISSN - 1365-263X
pISSN - 0960-7439
DOI - 10.1111/ipd.12240
Subject(s) - medicine , dermatology , tongue , oral lichen planus , oral mucosa , girl , buccal mucosa , pediatrics , oral examination , differential diagnosis , dentistry , oral health , pathology , oral cavity , psychology , developmental psychology
Background Oral lichenoid reactions ( OLR s) have been rarely reported in pediatric patients. Case Report This article reports an unusual case of a 15‐year‐old girl who had white plaques in tongue and buccal mucosa oral which initially were diagnosed as oral lichen planus ( OLP ). At first, the patient and her family denied systemic or local medication use. Biopsy was performed, and histopathological aspects were suggestive of OLP . Despite the attempt of treatment with topical corticoid, the lesions did not recede. Patient's behavior and medical history were again investigated and revealed that she had been using almost daily in her school an artificially colored and flavored lollipop. One week after removing lollipop use behavior, the oral lesions showed complete resolution and OLR diagnosis was defined. Conclusion The present case denotes that OLR should be considered in the differential diagnosis of oral white plates in children and artificially colored sweets can be its causal agent.