Diagnosis of lupus erythematosus by oral lesions: case report

A 49-year-old white female patient presented bilateral white plaques on the buccal mucosa and lateral border of tongue with erythematous background, which was asymptomatic. On anamnesis, the patient reported bald patches in the midscalp region. The oral lesions were treated with 0.05% aqueous clobetasol solution for 15 days without significant improvement. The clobetasol concentration was increased to 0.1% for a further 15 days without significant improvement of the lesions. All treatments were suspended for 15 days, and a biopsy was proposed.

Source: Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology, Oral Radiology, and Endodontics - December 15, 2019 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: YURI KALININ, SUELLEN VIEIRA DO NASCIMENTO, CL ÁUDIA PEREZ TRINDADE FRAGA, NARA MARIA VASCONCELOS IELO, LUCYENE MIGUITA LUIZ, MARCELO MARCUCCI Source Type: research