Title of article :
Case Report: Lichen planus in association with malignancy- a new paraneoplastic marker - report of two cases
Author/Authors :
Mehta, Vandana Dr Hassan Al Abdulla Dermatology and Venereology Centre, Qatar , Vasanth, Vani Kasturba Medical College - Department of Skin STD, India , Balachandran, C. Kasturba Medical College - Department of Skin STD, India
Abstract :
Lichen planus (LP) is an immune-mediated disease, affecting skin and mucous membranes. It has been reported to be associated with a variety of totally unrelated disorders including different malignancies. We report two cases of internal malignancy in whom concomitant cutaneous LP was diagnosed. Can cutaneous LP be a paraneoplastic marker, needs further evidence.
Keywords :
Lichen planus , malignancy , paraneoplastic marker.
Journal title :
Journal of Pakistan Association of Dermatologists
Journal title :
Journal of Pakistan Association of Dermatologists
