Case ReportInternational Journal of Research in Medical Sciences
Publication: A rare case of hypertrophic lichen planus caused by ingestion of ink
Int J Res Med Sci. 2021;9(4):1216-1218.DOI10.18203/2320-6012.ijrms20211380
Abstract
Lichen planus is a papulosquamous disorder that affects the skin as well as mucous membrane. It is classified into different variants according to the location and morphology. Hypertrophic lichen planus is one of the clinical variants. Here we have described a case of four-year-old boy with unusual presentation of hypertrophic lichen planus caused by chewing refill of ballpoint pen.
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- Department of Dermatology, Mission Medical College and Research Institute, Thrissur, Kerala, India
- Jubilee Centre for Medical Research, Jubilee Mission Medical College and Research Institute, Thrissur, Kerala, India