Ocular Lichen Planus: A clinicopathologic review.
Eur J Ophthalmol
; 34(5): 1318-1327, 2024 Sep.
Article
de En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-38304934
ABSTRACT
Lichen planus is a chronic inflammatory dermatosis that can affect the skin, mucous membranes and nails. Cutaneous lichen planus lesions are best described by the "six Ps" - purple pruritic polygonal planar papules and plaques. Mucous membrane lesions are commonly associated with cutaneous lichen planus. Ocular involvement with lichen planus is rare and conjunctival involvement usually predominates, it can however be visually devastating. Ocular lichen planus often progresses to extensive conjunctival scarring which can be impossible to distinguish clinically from other cicatrising conjunctivitis, requiring histopathological confirmation. Here we review the ocular pathology of this condition.
Mots clés
Texte intégral:
1
Collection:
01-internacional
Base de données:
MEDLINE
Sujet principal:
Lichen plan
Limites:
Humans
Langue:
En
Journal:
Eur J Ophthalmol
Sujet du journal:
OFTALMOLOGIA
Année:
2024
Type de document:
Article
Pays d'affiliation:
Royaume-Uni
Pays de publication:
États-Unis d'Amérique