Correlation between WHO and Modified WHO Classification Systems in the Histopathologic Diagnosis of Oral Lichen Planus Using Intraobserver and Interobserver Variability

Conclusions: Due to the higher specificity of the histopathological criteria of Mod.WHO classification rather than WHO classification, it seems that Mod.WHO classification has more important and useful criteria for histopathological diagnosis. Finally, we can conclude that the use histopat hologic criteria of the Mod.WHO classification is more useful in the diagnosis of lichen planus, although it should be in combination with clinical information
Source: International Journal of Preventive Medicine - Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research