Oral lichen planus and diabetes mellitus. A clinico-pathological study

Bull Group Int Rech Sci Stomatol Odontol. 1993 Mar-Jun;36(1-2):3-6.

Abstract

A study was made of 72 patients with oral lichen planus associated (n = 28) or not with diabetes mellitus (n = 44). No significant differences were observed between both groups in terms of the location of the lichen planus lesions on the buccal mucosa, palate, gums or floor of the mouth. On the other hand, the diabetics exhibited a greater frequency of oral lichen planus on the tongue. Atrophic-erosive lesions were more common in patients with lichen planus associated with diabetes. Finally, no differences were observed between the two groups in terms of absolute inflammatory infiltrate in the connective tissue of the oral lichen planus lesions.

Publication types

  • Comparative Study

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Chi-Square Distribution
  • Diabetes Complications
  • Diabetes Mellitus / epidemiology
  • Diabetes Mellitus / pathology*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Lichen Planus / epidemiology
  • Lichen Planus / etiology
  • Lichen Planus / pathology*
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Mouth / pathology
  • Mouth Diseases / epidemiology
  • Mouth Diseases / etiology
  • Mouth Diseases / pathology*
  • Prevalence