Lichen Planus, Wickham Striae - DermAtlas

Contributor

Edoardo Cervoni, MD

Diagnosis

lichen planus Wickham striae

Body Site

tongue, dorsal surface tongue

Age

64 years

Pigmentation

light

Organization

reticulated

Color

white/hypo

Morphology

plaqulous (plaque / nodule / tumor)

Pattern

symmetric

Comments

This 64-year-old woman was evaluated for a burning sensation in her mouth which worsened with meals. A biopsy of the lacy white plaque near the ulcer demonstrated changes characteristic of lichen planus.

Description

symmetric reticulated white plaques and linear ulcers with overlying membrane

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6/9/2004 8:11:51

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