Lichen planus pigmentosus-inversus: A peculiar variant of lichen planus

Tabanlioglu-Onan D., Incel-Uysal P., Oktem A., Yayla D., Ozhamam E., Artuz F.

DERMATOLOGICA SINICA, cilt.35, sa.4, ss.210-212, 2017 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 35 Sayı: 4
  • Basım Tarihi: 2017
  • Doi Numarası: 10.1016/j.dsi.2017.04.005
  • Dergi Adı: DERMATOLOGICA SINICA
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.210-212
  • Anahtar Kelimeler: Inverse, Lichen planus, Pigmentation
  • Ankara Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

Lichen planus pigmentosus-inversus (LPP-inversus) which is an uncommon variant of lichen planus, is characterized by well bordered hyperpigmented macules and patches involving intertriginous areas. Since it was first defined, very few cases have been reported worldwide. Herein we report eight new patients with characteristic features of LPP-inversus. The hyperpigmented lesions of our patients were mostly located on axilla and the inguinal region. Two patients also had lesions that were clinically consistent with classic lichen planus. Three patients had lesions with unilateral distribution. In all of the cases a skin biopsy was performed to confirm the clinical diagnosis of LPP-inversus. LPP-inversus is a disease with unique clinical and histopathological features that we should bear in mind in the differential diagnosis of hyperpigmented flexural lesions. The etiopathogenesis and the treatment strategy of this rare entity need to be clarified. Copyright (C) 2017, Taiwanese Dermatological Association. Published by Elsevier Taiwan LLC.