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Twenty‐Nail Dystrophy of Childhood: A Sign of Localized Lichen Planus
Author(s) -
Silverman Robert A.,
Rhodes Arthur R.
Publication year - 1984
Publication title -
pediatric dermatology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.542
H-Index - 73
eISSN - 1525-1470
pISSN - 0736-8046
DOI - 10.1111/j.1525-1470.1984.tb01117.x
Subject(s) - medicine , dermatology , mucocutaneous zone , nail (fastener) , biopsy , dystrophy , girl , oral mucosa , oral lichen planus , pathology , disease , psychology , developmental psychology , materials science , metallurgy
A 9½‐year‐old girl was seen with 20‐nail dystrophy, Lichen planus was suspected and further examination revealed other lesions localized to the oral mucosa. The diagnosis was confirmed as lichen planus by biopsy of tissue from the oral lesions. Careful examination of all mucocutaneous surfaces is recommended before accepting the diagnosis of so‐called isolated 20‐nail dystrophy of childhood.