Lichenoid reaction to carbamazepine in the oral mucosa: case report.
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چکیده
Lichenoid drug reactions are more common in skin, but they may also occur in the oral mucosa. It is difficult to diagnose these lesions due to their clinical similarity to the idiopathic oral lichen planus lesions. The present article reports a case of lichenoid reaction in oral mucosa associated to the use of carbamazepine, emphasizing the diagnostic process.
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عنوان ژورنال:
- Anais brasileiros de dermatologia
دوره 86 4 Suppl 1 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2011