008 - Diagnostics: Post-radiation Lichen Planus

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Topics in Palliative Medicine

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008 - Diagnostics: Post-radiation Lichen Planus

Topics in Palliative Medicine

14 minutes

10 months ago

008 - Diagnostics: Post-radiation Lichen Planus

Questions? Comments? Send us a message! This case report details a rare instance of post-radiation lichen planus in a 64-year-old male, following radiation therapy for squamous cell carcinoma. The report examines the patient's medical history, clinical presentation, and treatment response to topical triamcinolone. The authors review existing literature on lichen planus, emphasizing its T-cell mediated inflammatory nature and its rare association with radiation therapy. The study highlights t...