Esophageal lichen planus: A case report and review of literature
Open Access
- 1 January 2008
- journal article
- review article
- Published by Medknow in Indian Journal of Dermatology
- Vol. 53 (1) , 26-7
- https://doi.org/10.4103/0019-5154.39738
Abstract
Lichen planus is a rare cause of esophagitis and esophageal stricture. It is invariably associated with oral mucosal involvement and the diagnosis has to be considered in such patients presenting with dysphagia. We present a case of esophageal stricture secondary to lichen planus.Keywords
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