Oral lichen planus (OLP) is a chronic autoimmune cell-mediated disease affecting mucocotaneous tissues of oral cavity.Recent studies revealed that psychological stress may act as a trigger to initiate clinical symptoms.An 8-year-old girl complaining of oral ulcer, pain and irritation in mouth with onset of 3 months ago, was admitted to oral medicine department.Her TIES REG 7CM WIDTH medical history was negative except for severe psychological trauma in last 6 months.
Intraoral examination showed bluish purple atrophic erosive striations with hyperkeratosis.Pathological study of buccal lesions confirmed OLP diagnosis.As all primary investigations were negative; psychogenic origin was suspected.Although it is rare for a child to have OLP but it should be taken into consideration in differential diagnosis of red and white oral lesions 3 Piece Twin Panel Bed in children.
Huge impact of psychological factors in the occurrence of oral diseases have suggested that they should be treated in combination with psychotherapy.