A Study of Prevalence of Oral Lichen Planus in a Known Population: A Cross-Sectional Hospital Based Study
Journal Title: International Journal of Medical Research Professionals - Year 2018, Vol 4, Issue 6
Abstract
Background: Oral lichen planus (OLP), the mucosal equivalent of cutaneous lichen planus, presents frequently in the fourth decade of life. Vesicle and bulla are seen in the oral lesions of lichen planus. Hence; we conducted the present study to assess the prevalence of OLP in a known population of Samba region, Jammu. Materials & Methods: The present study included evaluation of prevalence rate of OLP. A total of 200 subjects were included in the present study through a joint study of department of skin and V.D. and department of dentistry, S.P. Medical College Bikaner. Detailed demographic details and clinical details of all the patients were recorded. Mouth mirror and probe were used for making the clinical examination of the patients. All the results were recorded on excel sheet. Results: Out of total 200 subjects, 120 were males and remaining were females. OLP was found to be present in 2 males and 1 female. Prevalence rate of OLP was found to be 1.5 percent. Conclusion: OLP occurs in a significant proportion of population.
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Prasoon Soni, Ekta Soni, Jitendra Acharya
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- DOI 10.21276/ijmrp.2018.4.6.059
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