Oral Lichen Planus Differential Diagnoses

Updated: Sep 15, 2020
  • Author: Jaisri R Thoppay, DDS, MBA, MS; Chief Editor: Jeff Burgess, DDS, MSD  more...
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DDx

Diagnostic Considerations

Also consider the following:

  • Lichenoid drug reaction
  • Lichenoid contact sensitivity reaction
  • Reactive keratosis
  • Mucous membrane pemphigoid
  • Oral Crohn disease
  • Anemic states
  • Epithelial dysplasia
  • Hepatitis C infection
  • Chronic hepatic disease
  • Chronic ulcerative stomatitis

Differential Diagnoses