Esophageal Lichen Planus: Case Report and Literature Review.
June 27th, 2008 | by admin |Esophageal Lichen Planus: Case Report and Literature Review.
Lichen planus is an inflammatory mucocutaneous disorder that typically affects the flexor skin surfaces, mucous membranes, and genitalia. We describe a case of severe esophageal lichen planus associated with typical mucocutaneous manifestations and discuss the presentation, diagnosis, and difficulties encountered in treatment. The published literature is reviewed and treatment strategies described.
Westbrook R, Riley S.
Department of Gastroenterology, Northern General Hospital, Herries Road, Sheffield, UK, rwestbrook@supanet.com.