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J Am Dent Assoc, Vol 119, No 6, 737-739.
© 1989 American Dental Association

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Journal of the American Dental Association, Vol 119, Issue 6, 737-739
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Case Reports

White plaque of the dorsal tongue



DM Arendt, JC Whitt, Vinton JR, and LD Kiselica

Laboratory Medicine Department, Naval Hospital 92134-5000.

A case of oral lichen planus has been discussed. The causes, associated conditions, laboratory tests, and treatment were addressed. The use of cyanoacrylate "super glue" may have acted as a contactant and promoted the patient's localized lichenoid process. No additional treatment was provided other than confirmation of clinical suspicions. The most important factor was ruling out the possibility of a dysplastic or a malignant process. Should the patient become symptomatic, the treatment would probably start out with kaolin and pectin (Kaopectate) lidocaine/benadryl rinses. Should supportive therapy fail, alternative regimens including topical to systemic corticosteroids would be considered.





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