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An oral lichen planus‐like lesion in Indian betel‐tobacco chewers
Author(s) -
DAFTARY D. K.,
BHONSLE R. B.,
MURTI R. B.,
PINDBORG J. J.,
MEHTA FALI S.
Publication year - 1980
Publication title -
european journal of oral sciences
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.802
H-Index - 93
eISSN - 1600-0722
pISSN - 0909-8836
DOI - 10.1111/j.1600-0722.1980.tb01221.x
Subject(s) - oral lichen planus , medicine , lesion , dermatology , dentistry , lichen , precancerous lesion , pathology , biology , botany , cancer
– During an epidemiologic study of oral cancer and precancerous lesioms among Indian villagers, a lichen planus‐like lesion was observed in Kerala. The lesion consisted of white, wavy, parallel, non‐elevated lines that could, not be scraped off. The lesion occurred exclusively among chewers and at the site of placement of quid. There were no subjective symptoms. The peak prevalence of the 35 diagnosed lesions was in the 35‐44 years age‐group for males and 45‐54 for females. There was a marked female predominance. The histologic features were very similar to those seen in oral lichen planus.