Lichenoid mucositis: report of a case and literature review

This study aims to report a case of lichenoid mucositis and to carry out a literature review highlighting the relevant issues for differential diagnosis. A 69-year-old man, a chronic smoker, reported complaints of “alteration in his cheek.” During anamnesis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, diabetes, and hypertension were reported, with medication use of antiulcer drugs, antihypertensive drugs, and oral hypoglycemic agents. In addition, there was a family history of squamous cell carcinoma in the to ngue.
Source: Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology, Oral Radiology, and Endodontics - Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Source Type: research