Lichen planus : epidemiology, symptoms and treatment / Yvonne L. Summers, editor.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Summers, Yvonne L., editor.

Series:

Dermatology--laboratory and clinical research series.

Dermatology--Laboratory and Clinical Research

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Mouth--Diseases.

Mouth.

Lichen planus--Research.

Lichen planus.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (108 p.)

Place of Publication:

New York, [New York] : Nova Biomedical, 2015.

Summary:

Lichen planus is a chronic inflammatory mucocutaneous disease of unknown cause, rarely observed in young individuals primarily affecting women between the fifth and sixth decades of life. Although its pathogenesis is unclear, several studies suggest this is a persistent immune disorder where the basal keratinocytes are probably attacked by T lymphocytes. This book examines the potential pathogenesis of oral lichen planus, the clinical and histopathological criteria that need to be taken into consideration of the diagnosis of OLP and the association of oral lichen planus with systemic diseases and amalgam restorations.

Contents:

LICHEN PLANUS EPIDEMIOLOGY, SYMPTOMS AND TREATMENT; LICHEN PLANUS EPIDEMIOLOGY, SYMPTOMS AND TREATMENT; Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data; Contents; Preface; Chapter 1 Lichen Planus: General Characteristics; Abstract; Introduction; Epidemiology; Symptoms; Treatment; References; Chapter 2 Oral Lichen Planus; Abstract; Pathogenesis of Oral Lichen Planus; Etiology of Oral Lichen Planus; Genetic Factors; Infectious Factors; Psychological Factors; Systemic Diseases; Clinical Appearence of Oral Lichen Planus; Malignant Transformation of Oral Lichen Planus

Diagnosis of Oral Lichen PlanusTherapy; References; Chapter 3 Oral Lichen Planus: Etiopathogenic, Clinical, Histopathological and Treatment Considerations; Abstract; 1. Etiopathogenesis; 2. Association with Hepatitis C Virus Infection; 3. Clinical Characteristics; 4. Histopathological Characteristics; 5. Treatment; 6. Relationship with Emotional Factors; 7. Potential for Malignant Transformation; References; Chapter 4 Association of Oral Lichen Planus with Systemic Diseases and Amalgam Restorations: A 7 Year Retrospective Case-Control Analysis in a Northern Serbia Population; Abstract

IntroductionPatients and Methods; Study Population; Interview and Clinical Examination; Measurements; Statistical Analysis; Results; Discussion and Review of Literature; Oral Lichen Planus Association with Systemic Diseases; Oral Lichen Planus Association with Amalgam Restorations; Conclusion; Acknowledgment; References; Index

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references at the end of each chapters and index.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

1-63483-580-8