Esophageal lichen planus: a rare cause of dysphagia

Lichen planus (LP) is an idiopatic inflammatory disorder of mucocutaneous tissue, most frequently involving the skin or oral cavity, and rarely the esophagus, resulting in symptomatic dysphagia. Esophageal lichen planus most commonly presents in middle-aged women and the endoscopic finding are not s...

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Published inRevista española de enfermedades digestivas Vol. 111; no. 8; p. 652
Main Authors Irisarri Garde, Rebeca, Borobio Aguilar, Erika, Cebrián García, Alba
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Spain 01.08.2019
Subjects
Deglutition Disorders
Esophageal Diseases
Female
Humans
Lichen Planus
Middle Aged
Skin
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Summary:Lichen planus (LP) is an idiopatic inflammatory disorder of mucocutaneous tissue, most frequently involving the skin or oral cavity, and rarely the esophagus, resulting in symptomatic dysphagia. Esophageal lichen planus most commonly presents in middle-aged women and the endoscopic finding are not specific; erosions, exudates, pseudomembranes and even stenosis can be found. Treatment generally starts with oral glucocorticoid. The risk of malignant transformation justifies endoscopic follow-up.
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ISSN:1130-0108
DOI:10.17235/REED.2019.6064/2018