Oral lichen planus after COVID-19, a case report.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

The COVID-19 is a global pandemic that is now responsible for more than 3 million deaths around the world. The oral and dermatological manifestations of COVID-19 are being remarkably reported. This report aims to describe a unique case of oral presentation of erosive lichen planus after COVID-19 infection.

Case presentation

We present a case of oral lichen planus manifested in the buccal mucosa and the tongue. The lesions were detected one month after COVID-19 infection. Clinical, as well as the histopathological diagnosis, was performed on the oral lesion to confirm oral lichen planus.

Clinical discussion

Despite viruses being reported as a triggering factor in oral lichen planus, very few cases of oral lichen planus after COVID-19 infection were noticed

SUBMITTER: Saleh W 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8580550 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature