Catalog

Hypertrophic oral lichen planus

No MMS code

Link to WHO Definition

Hypertrophic oral lichen planus – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/1985868082

A rare inflammatory disease of obscure etiology that has been identified as T-cell mediated autoimmune disease that affects the skin and mucus membranes including the oral cavity in which lesions may be asymptomatic but burning sensation or pain may be present; itching is frequent in the hypertrophic variety.