Lichen Planus-a Clinico-histopathological
Garg, V.K.; Nangia, A.; Logani, K.; Sharma, R.C.
Indian Journal of Dermatology Venereology and Leprology 66(4): 193-195
2000
ISSN/ISBN: 0378-6323 PMID: 20877073 Document Number: 516606
The clinico-histopathological features of 75 patients of lichen planus were studied. The male to female ratio was 1:13. The largest number of patients (30.6%) fell into the 31-40 year age group. Two patients had systemic hypertension. There was no history of lichen planus in the family. All patients presented with severe itching within 1-2 months of onset. Papular lesions were seen in 72% and papules with plaques were seen 16%. Lower limbs were involved in 38% of cases. Mucosal involvement was seen in 24% in addition to skin involvement ; nail involvement hypertrophicus (17.3%). Lichen planopilaris and oral lichen planus were uncommon. Clinico-histopathological discrepancies were observed in 7 patients. Civatte bodies were seen in only 37% of cases.