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Article: Research on oral lichen planus discussed by M. Bidarra and co-researchers.
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- Biotech Week
- Article date:
- December 17, 2008
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According to recent research from London, the United Kingdom, "Lichen planus is a relatively common and often studied chronic mucocutaneous condition. Reports detailing certain aspects relevant to patients affected have been lacking or inconsistent."
"A questionnaire-based survey was employed to assess the duration of oral lesions and the prevalence of self-reported potential extra-oral manifestations associated with oral lichen planus in 87 patients. All patients had recognized clinical features of oral lichen planus, and most had had histopathological confirmation following oral biopsy. We report the findings of a preliminary survey which assessed the duration ...