Title of article
Disappearance of Oral Lichen Planus After Liver Transplantation for Primary Biliary Cirrhosis and Immunosuppressive Therapy in a 63-year-Old Japanese Woman
Author/Authors
Nagao, Yumiko Kurume University School of Medicine - Department of Digestive Disease Information and Research, Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Medicine, Japan , Sata, Michio
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Abstract
Introduction: There are few reports concerning association between primary biliary cirrhosis (PBC) and lichen planus. In addition, there is only one report about lichen planus after liver transplantation.Case Presentation: We describe a case of oral lichen planus (OLP) accompanied with PBC that resolved following liver transplantation 14 years later. This patient received immunosuppressive drugs after liver transplantation. Discussion: The disappearance of OLP might be due to immunosuppressive therapy following liver transplantation. Further observations and studies are necessary to clarify the relationship between OLP and PBC.
Keywords
Lichen Planus, Oral , Liver Cirrhosis, Biliary , Liver Transplantation
Journal title
Hepatitis Monthly
Journal title
Hepatitis Monthly
Record number
2557891
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