Abstract |
The aim of this case report is to present a histologically diagnosed oral lichen planus excised by the CO2 laser. Oral lichen planus is a chronic inflammatory mucocutaneous disease of unknown etiology. Different treatments have been used to manage this condition. A 46 year-old female was referred to the Laser Clinic of the Dental School of the Federal University of Bahia to excise a lesion characterized by white patches on the oral mucosa, which was causing pain and burning sensation and had not respond to treatment with triamcinolone and corticosteroids for 3 months. CO2 laser was used to remove the lesion and the conclusive histopathological diagnosis was oral lichen planus. The patient was followed up over 1 year with no signs of lesion recurrence. The use of the CO2 laser was found to be useful and effective to treat lichen planus.
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Authors | Edival Barreto de Magalhaes-Junior, Gilberth Tadeu Aciole, Nicole Ribeiro Silva Santos, Jean Nunes dos Santos, Antonio Luiz Barbosa Pinheiro |
Journal | Brazilian dental journal
(Braz Dent J)
Vol. 22
Issue 6
Pg. 522-6
( 2011)
ISSN: 1806-4760 [Electronic] Brazil |
PMID | 22189650
(Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)
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Chemical References |
- Analgesics, Non-Narcotic
- Anti-Infective Agents, Local
- Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal
- Sulfonamides
- Acetaminophen
- Chlorhexidine
- nimesulide
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Topics |
- Acetaminophen
(therapeutic use)
- Analgesics, Non-Narcotic
(therapeutic use)
- Anti-Infective Agents, Local
(therapeutic use)
- Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal
(therapeutic use)
- Chlorhexidine
(therapeutic use)
- Female
- Follow-Up Studies
- Hemostasis, Surgical
(methods)
- Humans
- Laser Therapy
(methods)
- Lasers, Gas
(therapeutic use)
- Lichen Planus, Oral
(surgery)
- Middle Aged
- Sulfonamides
(therapeutic use)
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