1. Introduction: Conclusion: Reference: Abstract:
A RARE COMBINATION OF LICHEN PLANUS IN HUMAN IMMUNODEFICIENCY VIRUS INFECTION
PREET SHAH , R. P. RAM
Jaslok Hospital and Research Centre, Mumbai
With these classical findings,a diagnosis of Lichen Planus was made.He was started on Clobetasol cream for skin lesions and anti-histaminics for symptomatic relief.
Conclusion:
This is a rare case,since there have only been few case reports of LP being seen in HIV patients, and no specific prevalence has been mentioned.
Introduction:
Lichen Planus(LP) is a cell-mediated immune response of unknown origin. It may be found with ulcerative colitis, vitiligo, dermatomyositis, myasthenia gravis, Hepatitis-C and Primary Biliary Cirrhosis.
Drugs like Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs), beta-blockers, methyldopa, penicillamine, quinidine, have also been implicated.
LP usually presents between years of age. In the general Indian population, prevalence of skin LP is 0.9–1.2% and prevalence of oral LP is reported between 0.1% and 2.2%.
Reference:
Ghom AG. Oral Premalignant lesions and conditions. In: Ghom AG, editor. Text of Oral Medicine. 2nd ed. Delhi: Jaypee Brothers; p. 208.
POLYGONAL, PLANAR, PURPLE PAPULES OVER ANTERIOR ASPECT OF THE LEG D
Abstract:
36 year old male, diagnosed with Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) infection 3 years back ,was on regular Anti-Retroviral Therapy(ART) consisting of Zidovudine, Lamivudine and Nevirapine; presented with complaints of pruritic rash on legs since 7 months ,which started as a single lesion,and gradually spread to the current state over next 6 weeks. Barring his ART, he did not have any other drug history.CD4 count was 336/mm3,serology for Hepatitis-C Virus(HCV) was negative, other lab parameters were normal.
On examination,he had polygonal,planar,purple papules over anterior aspect of both legs;and also white lacy lines in left buccal mucosa,which were suggestive of Wickham Striae.
WICKHAM STRIAE