Cicatricial keratoconjunctivitis associated with lichen planus

2015/10/07 by Susan S. Huang, Huang, Susan, Prabjot Channa +1
Dentistry · Medicine · #610 Medical sciences #Drug-Induced Adverse Reactions #Medicine #Ocular Surface and Contact Lens #Oral Health Pathology and Treatment #cicatricial keratoconjunctivitis #cyclosporine #keratitis #lichen planus

paper · doi:10.3205/oc000030

openalex publication_date 2015/10/07 · openalex created_date 2025/10/10 · openalex updated_date 2026/07/19

Abstract

PURPOSE: To describe a case of cicatricial keratoconjunctivitis associated with lichen planus. METHODS: Case report. RESULTS: To our knowledge, this is the sixth reported case of cicatricial keratoconjunctivitis associated with lichen planus. A 73-year-old woman had persistent cicatricial keratoconjunctivitis. Histopathologic studies of the buccal mucosa biopsy specimen revealed lichen planus. CONCLUSION: Lichen planus is a possible cause of cicatricial keratoconjunctivitis. Topical cyclosporine may stabilize the ocular surface, and additional systemic immunosuppression may be needed in severe cases. A correct diagnosis through biopsy is essential to start aggressive anti-inflammatory treatment to avoid vision loss.

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