Oral Lichen Planus

Preferred Label : Oral Lichen Planus;

NCIt definition : A chronic, autoimmune inflammatory condition of the mucous membranes in the oral cavity that affects approximately two percent of the population and is most often seen in middle aged women. It is characterized by white, lacy patches; red, swollen tissue; papules and plaques; or open sores. The lesions are typically bilateral.;

Details

Origin ID

C7406;

UMLS CUI

C0206139;

Has associated anatomic sites
- Integumentary System [NCIt concept]
Semantic type(s)
- Disease or Syndrome [UMLS semantic type]
UMLS correspondences (same concept)
- Oral lichen planus [MedDRA Preferred Term]
- Oral lichen planus (disorder) [SNOMED CT concept]
- lichen planus, oral [MeSH concept]
- lichen planus, oral [MeSH Descriptor]
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- Cutaneous Involvement [NCIt concept]
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- Skin [NCIt concept]

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