Lichen planus associated with hepatitis C
Schissel, D.J.; Elston, D.M.
Cutis 61(2): 90-92
1998
ISSN/ISBN: 0011-4162 PMID: 9515215 Document Number: 496448
The cause of lichen planus is unknown. Oral erosive lichen planus has been reported in association with liver disease. We describe a patient with chronic hepatitis C acquired through a blood transfusion with subsequent development of widespread hypertrophic lichen planus.