Yumiko Nagao1, Michio Sata2. 1. Department of Digestive Disease Information and Research, Kurume University School of Medicine, Kurume, Japan. 2. Department of Digestive Disease Information and Research, Kurume University School of Medicine, Kurume, Japan ; Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Medicine, Kurume University School of Medicine, Kurume, Japan.
Abstract
INTRODUCTION: There are few reports concerning association between primary biliary cirrhosis (PBC) and lichen planus. In addition, there is only one report about lichen planus after liver transplantation. CASE PRESENTATION: We describe a case of oral lichen planus (OLP) accompanied with PBC that resolved following liver transplantation 14 years later. This patient received immunosuppressive drugs after liver transplantation. DISCUSSION: The disappearance of OLP might be due to immunosuppressive therapy following liver transplantation. Further observations and studies are necessary to clarify the relationship between OLP and PBC.
INTRODUCTION: There are few reports concerning association between primary biliary cirrhosis (PBC) and lichen planus. In addition, there is only one report about lichen planus after liver transplantation. CASE PRESENTATION: We describe a case of oral lichen planus (OLP) accompanied with PBC that resolved following liver transplantation 14 years later. This patient received immunosuppressive drugs after liver transplantation. DISCUSSION: The disappearance of OLP might be due to immunosuppressive therapy following liver transplantation. Further observations and studies are necessary to clarify the relationship between OLP and PBC.
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