Oral lichen planus and HCV infection

Chronic infection by hepatitis C virus (HCV) can lead not only to the development of hepatic cirrhosis, but also to the emergence of extra-hepatic manifestations (EHMs), such as oral lichen planus (OLP). Here, we describe a clinical presentation of massive, erosive OLP in an HCV-positive patient who...

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Published inAutopsy & case reports Vol. 10; no. 4
Main Authors Jefferson R. Tenório, Alessandra Rodrigues de Camargo, Celso Lemos, Karem L. Ortega
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published University of São Paulo 01.08.2021
Subjects
Chronic
Hepatitis C
Lichen Planus, Oral
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Summary:Chronic infection by hepatitis C virus (HCV) can lead not only to the development of hepatic cirrhosis, but also to the emergence of extra-hepatic manifestations (EHMs), such as oral lichen planus (OLP). Here, we describe a clinical presentation of massive, erosive OLP in an HCV-positive patient whose clinical management was difficult. Full remission was achieved after sustained virological response by using direct-acting anti-retrovirals. This case report demonstrates not only the importance of diagnosing EHMs for identification of HCV infection, but also the importance of controlling it for management of OLP and EHMs.
ISSN:2236-1960