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García-Pola M, Rodríguez-Fonseca L, Suárez-Fernández C, Sanjuán-Pardavila R, Seoane-Romero J, Rodríguez-López S. Bidirectional Association between Lichen Planus and Hepatitis C-An Update Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. J Clin Med 2023; 12:5777. [PMID: 37762719 PMCID: PMC10531646 DOI: 10.3390/jcm12185777] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/07/2023] [Revised: 08/21/2023] [Accepted: 08/29/2023] [Indexed: 09/29/2023] Open
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Lichen planus (LP) is a chronic, inflammatory mucocutaneous disorder associated with systemic diseases such as hepatitis C (HCV). The objective of this study is to evaluate the association between LP and HCV bidirectionally through a systematic review and meta-analysis. A comprehensive search of studies published was performed in the databases of PubMed, Embase, and Web of Science. Out of 18,491 articles, 192 studies were included. The global prevalence of HCV positive (HCV+) in LP patients registered from 143 studies was 9.42% [95% confidence interval (CI), 7.27-11.58%], and from these, 84 studies showed HCV+ 4-fold more frequent in LP than a control group (OR, 4.48; 95% CI, 3.48-5.77). The global prevalence of LP in patients HCV+ recorded from 49 studies was 7.05% (95% CI, 4.85-9.26%), and from these, 15 registered a 3-fold more LP in HCV (OR, 3.65; 95% CI, 2.14-6.24). HCV+ in LP patients showed great geographic variability (OR, 2.7 to 8.57), and the predominantly cutaneous location was higher (OR, 5.95) than the oral location (OR, 3.49). LP in HCV+ patients was more frequent in the Eastern Mediterranean (OR, 5.51; 95% CI, 1.40-15.57). There is a higher prevalence of HCV+ in LP and vice versa than in the control group, especially in certain geographical areas that should be taken into consideration when doing screening in countries with an upper prevalence of HCV among the general population.
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- María García-Pola
- Department of Surgery and Medical-Surgical Specialties, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Oviedo, 33004 Oviedo, Spain; (L.R.-F.); (C.S.-F.); (R.S.-P.); (S.R.-L.)
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- Department of Surgery and Medical-Surgical Specialties, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Oviedo, 33004 Oviedo, Spain; (L.R.-F.); (C.S.-F.); (R.S.-P.); (S.R.-L.)
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- Department of Surgery and Medical-Surgical Specialties, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Oviedo, 33004 Oviedo, Spain; (L.R.-F.); (C.S.-F.); (R.S.-P.); (S.R.-L.)
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- Department of Surgery and Medical-Surgical Specialties, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Oviedo, 33004 Oviedo, Spain; (L.R.-F.); (C.S.-F.); (R.S.-P.); (S.R.-L.)
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- Department of Surgery and Medical-Surgical Specialties, School of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Santiago de Compostela, 15780 Santiago de Compostela, Spain;
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- Department of Surgery and Medical-Surgical Specialties, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Oviedo, 33004 Oviedo, Spain; (L.R.-F.); (C.S.-F.); (R.S.-P.); (S.R.-L.)
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Rodríguez-Fonseca L, Llorente-Pendás S, García-Pola M. Risk of Prediabetes and Diabetes in Oral Lichen Planus: A Case-Control Study according to Current Diagnostic Criteria. Diagnostics (Basel) 2023; 13:diagnostics13091586. [PMID: 37174976 PMCID: PMC10178478 DOI: 10.3390/diagnostics13091586] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/23/2023] [Revised: 04/20/2023] [Accepted: 04/26/2023] [Indexed: 05/15/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVE To estimate the prevalence of prediabetes and diabetes in patients with oral lichen planus (OLP). METHODS Prospective cohort, including consecutive patients diagnosed clinically and histologically with OLP from 2018 to 2022. Patients and controls were matched by age and gender. Fasting plasma glucose value collection from all patients. Multivariate regression analysis evaluated the relationship between prediabetes and diabetes variables according to current diagnostic criteria. RESULTS The sample comprised 275 patients (207 women; 75.3%), mean age 59.60 ± 12.18 years for both groups. Prediabetes was diagnosed according to the American Diabetes Association (ADA, 100-125 mg/dL), in 21.45% of OLP patients (59/275) and 14.55% (40/275) of control patients (p = 0.035). Patients with the atrophic-erosive form exhibited stronger association with taking oral antidiabetics (p = 0.011). Multivariate analysis showed that being over >60 years and having a cutaneous location was associated with ≥3 sites (OR 1.81 and OR 2.43). ADA prediabetes and oral antidiabetics drugs increased the probability of OLP (OR 1.60 (1.04-2.51), p = 0.03 and OR 2.20 (1.18-4.69), p = 0.017) after adjustment for sex and age. CONCLUSIONS Because glycemia 100-125 mg/dL was associated with OLP, testing serum fasting plasma glucose seems reasonable in order to prevent development of diabetes and deal with possible complications until new studies are complete.
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- Lucía Rodríguez-Fonseca
- Department of Surgery and Medical-Surgical Specialties, Faculty of Medicine and Sciences of the Health, Oviedo University, 33006 Oviedo, Spain
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- Department of Surgery and Medical-Surgical Specialties, Faculty of Medicine and Sciences of the Health, Oviedo University, 33006 Oviedo, Spain
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Schruf E, Biermann MH, Jacob J, Häckl D, Reinhardt M, Hertl M, Wohlrab J. Lichen planus in Deutschland - Epidemiologie, Behandlung und Komorbidität. Eine retrospektive Krankenkassendatenanalyse. J Dtsch Dermatol Ges 2022; 20:1101-1111. [PMID: 35971586 DOI: 10.1111/ddg.14808_g] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/18/2021] [Accepted: 04/04/2022] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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HINTERGRUND UND ZIELE Lichen planus (LP) ist eine chronisch entzündliche Hauterkrankung, die eine große Belastung für die betroffenen Patienten darstellt. Es liegen jedoch nur wenige Daten zu dieser Erkrankung vor. Ziel dieser Studie ist es, das Wissen über die Epidemiologie und die Behandlungsmuster des LP anhand von Abrechnungsdaten deutscher Krankenkassen zu erweitern. PATIENTEN UND METHODEN Diese retrospektive Beobachtungsstudie nutzte die InGef-Forschungsdatenbank. Es wurden prävalente und inzidente LP-Patienten aus den Jahren 2015 und 2018 identifiziert. Für demografische Charakteristika, Behandlungsmuster und Komorbidität wurden deskriptive Statistiken berechnet. ERGEBNISSE Die Prävalenz des LP lag bei 95,9 und die Inzidenz bei 20,1 pro 100 000 Personen im Jahr 2018, was 79 605 prävalenten LP-Fällen in Deutschland entspricht. Die erste LP-Diagnose wurde in der Regel von einem Dermatologen oder Hausarzt gestellt. Drei Viertel der inzidenten und die Hälfte der prävalenten Patienten erhielten eine topische Therapie, meist ohne zusätzliche systemische Therapie. Die Komorbidität des LP stand im Einklang mit bereits bekannten Assoziationen. SCHLUSSFOLGERUNGEN Die verfügbaren Therapieoptionen sind nach wie vor begrenzt, was den ungedeckten Bedarf an sicheren und wirksamen systemischen Behandlungsmodalitäten unterstreicht. Der LP ist häufig mit klinisch relevanter systemischer Komorbidität verbunden. Zusammengenommen könnten diese Beobachtungen zu einem verbesserten Verständnis der Krankheitslast führen und das diagnostische Bewusstsein für diese Erkrankung unter Klinikern schärfen.
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- Eva Schruf
- Novartis Pharma GmbH, Nürnberg, Deutschland
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- InGef-Institut für angewandte Gesundheitsforschung Berlin GmbH, Berlin, Deutschland
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- WIG2 GmbH, Leipzig, Deutschland.,Universität Leipzig, Leipzig, Deutschland
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- Klinik für Dermatologie und Allergologie, Philipps-Universität Marburg, Marburg, Deutschland
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- Universitätsklinik und Poliklinik für Dermatologie und Venerologie, Martin-Luther-Universität Halle-Wittenberg, Halle (Saale), Deutschland
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Schruf E, Biermann MH, Jacob J, Häckl D, Reinhardt M, Hertl M, Wohlrab J. Lichen planus in Germany - epidemiology, treatment, and comorbidity. A retrospective claims data analysis. J Dtsch Dermatol Ges 2022; 20:1101-1110. [PMID: 35913102 PMCID: PMC9546356 DOI: 10.1111/ddg.14808] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/18/2021] [Accepted: 04/04/2022] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES Lichen planus (LP) is a chronic inflammatory skin disease and is a major burden for affected patients. However, data on this condition are scarce. This study aims to expand the knowledge on the epidemiology and treatment patterns of LP using German health claims data. PATIENTS AND METHODS This retrospective observational study was based on the InGef research database. Prevalent and incident LP patients were identified in the years 2015 and 2018. Descriptive statistics were calculated for demographic characteristics, treatment patterns, and comorbidity. RESULTS The prevalence of LP was 95.9 and the incidence was 20.1 per 100,000 individuals in 2018, corresponding to 79,605 prevalent LP cases in Germany. The first LP diagnosis was generally documented by a dermatologist or a primary care physician. Three-quarters of the incident and half of the prevalent patients received topical therapy, mostly without further systemic therapy. Comorbidity in LP patients was consistent with previously known associations. CONCLUSIONS Available treatment options remain limited, underscoring the unmet need for safe and efficacious systemic treatment modalities. Lichen planus is frequently accompanied by clinically relevant systemic comorbidity. Taken together, these observations may improve our understanding of the burden of this disease and increase diagnostic awareness among clinicians.
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- InGef-Institute for Applied Health Research Berlin GmbH, Berlin, Germany
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- WIG2 GmbH, Leipzig, Germany.,University Leipzig, Leipzig, Germany
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- Department of Dermatology and Allergology, Philipps-Universität, Marburg, Germany
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- University Hospital and Polyclinic for Dermatology and Venerology, Martin Luther University, Halle (Saale), Germany
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Adnane S, Mahad C, Haitami S, Ben Yahya I. Hepatitis C virus infection and oral lichen planus: A controversial association. ADVANCES IN ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGERY 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.adoms.2022.100271] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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Mallah N, Ignacio Varela-Centelles P, Seoane-Romero J, Takkouche B. Diabetes mellitus and oral lichen planus: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Oral Dis 2021; 28:2100-2109. [PMID: 34051029 DOI: 10.1111/odi.13927] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/08/2021] [Revised: 04/26/2021] [Accepted: 05/24/2021] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To undertake a meta-analysis of the association of Oral Lichen Planus (OLP) with diabetes, two diseases with an important impact on public health and the economy, but the evidence of which about their association is inconsistent. METHODS Relevant studies were localized by searching MEDLINE, EMBASE, Conference Proceedings, and other databases from inception to October 2020, without restrictions. The reference lists of included studies and of related reviews were also inspected. Global pooled odds ratios were calculated, and predefined subgroup analyses were performed. The heterogeneity between studies and publication bias was assessed and sensitivity analysis was carried out. RESULTS Thirty-two studies were included in the meta-analysis. Pooled ORs showed a moderate association between diabetes and OLP [OR: 1.87 (95%CI: 1.57, 2.34)]. The association is limited to studies carried out on adults only [OR: 2.12 (95%CI: 1.75, 2.57)] and is observed in all study designs. Globally, the heterogeneity was low to moderate. Studies carried out in European populations show a stronger association of diabetes and OLP than Asiatic studies [OR: 2.49 (95%CI: 1.87, 3.32) and 1.60 (95%CI: 1.25, 2.03), respectively]. CONCLUSIONS Diabetes and OLP are moderately associated. Systematic diagnosis of diabetes in OLP patients could prove useful.
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- Narmeen Mallah
- Department of Preventive Medicine, University of Santiago de Compostela, Santiago de Compostela, Spain.,Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red de Epidemiología y Salud Pública (CIBER-ESP), Madrid, Spain.,Health Research Institute of Santiago de Compostela (IDIS), Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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- Health Research Institute of Santiago de Compostela (IDIS), Santiago de Compostela, Spain.,Praza de Ferrol Health Center, Galician Health Service, Lugo, Spain.,Department of Surgery and Medical-Surgical Specialties, School of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Santiago de Compostela, Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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- Department of Preventive Medicine, University of Santiago de Compostela, Santiago de Compostela, Spain.,Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red de Epidemiología y Salud Pública (CIBER-ESP), Madrid, Spain.,Health Research Institute of Santiago de Compostela (IDIS), Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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Villa TG, Sánchez-Pérez Á, Sieiro C. Oral lichen planus: a microbiologist point of view. Int Microbiol 2021; 24:275-289. [PMID: 33751292 PMCID: PMC7943413 DOI: 10.1007/s10123-021-00168-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/17/2020] [Revised: 02/15/2021] [Accepted: 02/16/2021] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Oral lichen planus (OLP) is a chronic disease of uncertain etiology, although it is generally considered as an immune-mediated disease that affects the mucous membranes and even the skin and nails. Over the years, this disease was attributed to a variety of causes, including different types of microorganisms. This review analyzes the present state of the art of the disease, from a microbiological point of view, while considering whether or not the possibility of a microbial origin for the disease can be supported. From the evidence presented here, OLP should be considered an immunological disease, as it was initially proposed, as opposed to an illness of microbiological origin. The different microorganisms so far described as putative disease-causing agents do not fulfill Koch’s postulates; they are, actually, not the cause, but a result of the disease that provides the right circumstances for microbial colonization. This means that, at this stage, and unless new data becomes available, no microorganism can be envisaged as the causative agent of lichen planus.
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- Tomás G. Villa
- Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Santiago de Compostela, 15706 Santiago de Compostela, EU Spain
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- Sydney School of Veterinary Science, Faculty of Science, University of Sydney, Camperdown, NSW 2006 Australia
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- Department of Functional Biology and Health Sciences, Microbiology Area, Faculty of Biology, University of Vigo, 36310 Vigo, Pontevedra, EU Spain
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Nagao Y. The role of dentists in controlling hepatocellular carcinoma in Japan (Review). Exp Ther Med 2020; 21:113. [PMID: 33335576 PMCID: PMC7739865 DOI: 10.3892/etm.2020.9545] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/24/2020] [Accepted: 09/09/2020] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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In Japan, the method of treatment for hepatitis is well established due to the high rates of hepatitis C. However, the identification of patients with hepatitis who do not receive appropriate treatment poses a major problem. Some patients with this disease may need to consult with a dentist due to the development of extrahepatic manifestations, such as lichen planus, in the oral cavity. Alternatively, the dentist might discover patients with untreated hepatitis C and hepatitis B during routine dental examination. In such cases, the patient should be referred to a hepatologist for further examinations and treatment. Thus, dentists are required to act as 'gatekeepers of hepatitis'. Furthermore, Japanese dentists need to increase hepatitis B vaccine coverage for infection control. By acting as a 'care coordinator of hepatitis', the dentist will be able to contribute to the eradication of liver cancer in Japan, thereby eliminating the discrimination and prejudice against patients with hepatitis. Dentists need to have a deep understanding of liver disease from the viewpoints of both nosocomial infection control and treatment of oral diseases.
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- Yumiko Nagao
- Department of Public Health, Graduate School of Medicine, Juntendo University, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 113-8421, Japan.,Department of Pathology & Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine, Saga University, Saga 849-8501, Japan
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Given the visibility of cutaneous findings, skin manifestations are often a presenting symptom of underlying systemic disease, including chronic liver disease. Many cutaneous signs and symptoms that correlate with chronic liver disease are common physical examination findings in patients with no history of liver disease. It is nonetheless important to be aware that these cutaneous findings may be an indication of underlying liver disease and often occur in the setting of such hepatic dysfunction. This article covers general cutaneous signs that may correlate with various liver diseases and describes specific cutaneous signs as they relate to more specific liver diseases.
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- Ashaki D Patel
- Department of Dermatology, Medical College of Wisconsin, 8701 Watertown Plank Road, Milwaukee, WI 53226, USA.
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- Department of Dermatology, Medical College of Wisconsin, 8701 Watertown Plank Road, Milwaukee, WI 53226, USA
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- Department of Dermatology, Medical College of Wisconsin, 8701 Watertown Plank Road, Milwaukee, WI 53226, USA
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Husein‐ElAhmed H, Gieler U, Steinhoff M. Lichen planus: a comprehensive evidence‐based analysis of medical treatment. J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol 2019; 33:1847-1862. [DOI: 10.1111/jdv.15771] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/26/2018] [Accepted: 06/21/2019] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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- H. Husein‐ElAhmed
- Department of Dermatology and Venereology Hospital de Baza Granada Spain
- Translational Research Institute Academic Health System Medical School Hamad Medical Corporation Doha Qatar
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- Translational Research Institute Academic Health System Medical School Hamad Medical Corporation Doha Qatar
- Department of Dermatology and Venereology Hamad Medical Corporation Doha Qatar
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- Translational Research Institute Academic Health System Medical School Hamad Medical Corporation Doha Qatar
- Department of Dermatology and Venereology Hamad Medical Corporation Doha Qatar
- College of Medicine Weill Cornell Medicine‐Qatar Doha Qatar
- Medical School Qatar University Doha Qatar
- College of Medicine Weill Cornell University New York NY USA
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Nosratzahi T, Raiesi M, Shahryari B. Lack of Association between Oral Lichen Planus and Hepatitis B and C Virus Infection - a Report from Southeast Iran. Asian Pac J Cancer Prev 2018; 19:1633-1637. [PMID: 29936791 PMCID: PMC6103594 DOI: 10.22034/apjcp.2018.19.6.1633] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Background: Oral lichen planus (OLP) is a chronic autoimmune disease with an unknown etiology. Dentists
are usually the first medical practitioners to diagnose this condition although it also affects body parts other than
the oral mucosa. Several studies have reported an association between the OLP and hepatitis B and C infections.
This study aimed to determine the prevalence of hepatitis B virus (HBV) antigen and hepatitis C virus (HCV) antibodies
in patients with OLP compared with healthy controls. Methods: In this case‒control study, 50 patients with clinical
and histopathological characteristics of OLP, and 50 age- and sex-matched healthy controls supplied serum samples
(5 mL) for evaluation by ELISA. Data were analyzed using SPSS Software, version 21. Chi-square test was applied as
appropriate. Results: In this study, the 50 patients with OLP (33 females and 17 males) had a mean age of 42.0 ± 14.5
years, and the 50 healthy subjects (33 females and 17 males) a mean age of 41.9 ± 13.7 years. None demonstrated any
evidence of HBV antigen or HCV antibodies. Discussion: We could not detect any association between OLP and viral
hepatitis. This could be attributed to a lower prevalence of hepatitis viruses compared to other countries or genotypic
variation or other etiological factors contributing in our cases.
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- Tahereh Nosratzahi
- Dental Research Center, Faculty of Dentistry, Zahedan University of Medical Sciences, Zahedan, Iran.
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Nosratzehi T. Oral Lichen Planus: an Overview of Potential Risk Factors, Biomarkers and Treatments. Asian Pac J Cancer Prev 2018; 19:1161-1167. [PMID: 29801395 PMCID: PMC6031815 DOI: 10.22034/apjcp.2018.19.5.1161] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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Oral lichen planus (OLP) is an immune-related disorder with unknown exact etiology but established prevalence in females. There are six clinical forms of OLP, ranging from asymptomatic white keratotic lesions to painful erosions and ulcerations. The aim of the present report is to overview pathologic and therapeutic aspects. Peroxidation products, antioxidants, cortisol, and immunoglobulins are potential biomarkers to predict OLP occurrence. The risk of OLP development in patients with hepatitis B and C infection is 2-fold greater than in healthy individuals, while there is no significant relation with diabetes mellitus. Corticosteroids are common drugs to treat OLP and their combination with other agents can be most effective. Folic acid and variants of vitamin B are also potential treatments since they target hematological abnormalities.
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- Tahereh Nosratzehi
- Dental Research Center AND Department of Oral Medicine, School of Dentistry, Zahedan University of Medical Sciences, Zahedan, Iran.
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Alaizari NA, Al-Maweri SA, Al-Shamiri HM, Tarakji B, Shugaa-Addin B. Hepatitis C virus infections in oral lichen planus: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Aust Dent J 2017; 61:282-7. [PMID: 26475515 DOI: 10.1111/adj.12382] [Citation(s) in RCA: 56] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 10/12/2015] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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BACKGROUND A role for hepatitis C virus in oral lichen planus has been postulated. This systematic review and meta-analysis of the existing epidemiological studies was conducted to determine if there is a correlation between oral lichen planus and hepatitis C virus infection. METHODS We examined the association between hepatitis C virus and oral lichen planus by conducting a systematic review and meta-analysis of case-control studies that examined the prevalence of anti-HCV antibodies in the serum of cases and controls. We searched PubMed, Embase and The Cochrane Library databases from 2005 to January 2015. Associations were measured using random-effect odds ratios (ORs) combined with 95% confidence intervals. RESULTS Nineteen eligible studies, encompassing 1807 cases of OLP and 2519 controls, were retrieved and included in this review. The summary estimate OR for all studies was 6.07 (95% CI: 2.73-13.48), showing a statistically significant difference in the proportion of HCV seropositivity among oral lichen planus patients, compared with controls and substantial heterogeneity between studies (I(2) = 65%) as a result of a variety of geographical distributions. CONCLUSIONS The association of hepatitis C virus infection with oral lichen planus emphasizes the importance of hepatitis C virus screening in oral lichen planus patients.
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- N A Alaizari
- Department of Oral Medicine and Diagnostic Sciences, Faculty of Dentistry, Al-Farabi Colleges, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Oral Medicine and Diagnostic Sciences, Faculty of Dentistry, Al-Farabi Colleges, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Faculty of Dentistry, Al-Farabi Colleges, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Oral Medicine and Diagnostic Sciences, Faculty of Dentistry, Al-Farabi Colleges, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Faculty of Dentistry, Al-Farabi Colleges, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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Genome-Wide Association Study Identifies Risk Variants for Lichen Planus in Patients With Hepatitis C Virus Infection. Clin Gastroenterol Hepatol 2017; 15:937-944.e5. [PMID: 28065765 DOI: 10.1016/j.cgh.2016.12.029] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/18/2016] [Revised: 12/14/2016] [Accepted: 12/24/2016] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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BACKGROUND & AIMS There is a close relationship between hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection and lichen planus, a chronic inflammatory mucocutaneous disease. We performed a genome-wide association study (GWAS) to identify genetic variants associated with HCV-related lichen planus. METHODS We conducted a GWAS of 261 patients with HCV infection treated at a tertiary medical center in Japan from October 2007 through January 2013; a total of 71 had lichen planus and 190 had normal oral mucosa. We validated our findings in a GWAS of 38 patients with HCV-associated lichen planus and 7 HCV-infected patients with normal oral mucosa treated at a medical center in Italy. RESULTS Single-nucleotide polymorphisms in NRP2 (rs884000) and IGFBP4 (rs538399) were associated with risk of HCV-associated lichen planus (P < 1 × 10-4). We also found an association between a single-nucleotide polymorphism in the HLA-DR/DQ genes (rs9461799) and susceptibility to HCV-associated lichen planus. The odds ratios for the minor alleles of rs884000, rs538399, and rs9461799 were 3.25 (95% confidence interval, 1.95-5.41), 0.40 (95% confidence interval, 0.25-0.63), and 2.15 (95% confidence interval, 1.41-3.28), respectively. CONCLUSIONS In a GWAS of Japanese patients with HCV infection, we replicated associations between previously reported polymorphisms in HLA class II genes and risk for lichen planus. We also identified single-nucleotide polymorphisms in NRP2 and IGFBP4 loci that increase and reduce risk of lichen planus, respectively. These genetic variants might be used to identify patients with HCV infection who are at risk for lichen planus.
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Oguz U, Takci Z, Oguz ID, Resorlu B, Balta I, Unsal A. Are patients with lichen planus really prone to urolithiasis? Lichen planus and urolithiasis. Int Braz J Urol 2016; 42:571-7. [PMID: 27286123 PMCID: PMC4920577 DOI: 10.1590/s1677-5538.ibju.2015.0364] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/08/2015] [Accepted: 09/08/2015] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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Purpose to investigate whether patients with lichen planus (LP) are really prone to urolithiasis or not. Patients and Methods We performed a prospective analysis of 40 patients diagnosed with lichen planus (LP) (group I), and 40 volunteers did not have LP before (group II). Participants were all checked for urolithiasis by radiological investigations. Blood samples were analyzed for biochemistry parameters including calcium and uric acid. 24-h urine samples were analyzed to investigate oxalate, citrate calcium, uric acid, magnesium, sodium and creatinine. Results Men/women ratio and mean age were similar between group I and II (p>0.05). A presence or history of urolithiasis was detected in 8 (20%) and 2 (%5) patients in group I and II, respectively (p<0.05). Hypocitraturia was the most common anomaly with 35% (n:14) in group I. The rate of hypocitraturia in group II was 12.5% (n:5) and the difference was statistically significantly different (p=0.036). In group I, hyperuricosuria and hyperoxaluria followed with rates of 27.5% (n:11) and 25% (n:10), respectively. The rate of hyperuricosuria and hyperoxaluria were both 5% (n:2) in group II and the differences were significant (p<0.05). Hyperuricemia was another important finding in the patients with LP. It was detected in 13 (32.5%) patients in group I and in 1 (2.5%) participant in group II (p=0.001). Conclusion According to our results, metabolic disorders of urolithiasis were highly detected in the patients with LP. However, similar to the etiology of LP, the exact reasons for these metabolic abnormalities in LP remain a mystery.
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- Ural Oguz
- Department of Urology, School of Medicine, University Giresun, Giresun, Turkey
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- Department of Dermatology, School of Medicine, University Gaziosmanpasa, Tokat, Turkey
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- Department of Dermatology, Prof. Dr. A. Ilhan Ozdemir State Hospital, Giresun, Turkey
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- Department of Urology, School of Medicine, University Onsekiz Mart, Canakkale, Turkey
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- Department of Dermatology, Kecioren Training and Research Hospital, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Urology, School of Medicine, University Gazi, Ankara, Turkey
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Song J, Zhang Z, Ji X, Su S, Liu X, Xu S, Han Y, Mu D, Liu H. Lack of evidence of hepatitis in patients with oral lichen planus in China: A case control study. Med Oral Patol Oral Cir Bucal 2016; 21:e161-8. [PMID: 26827059 PMCID: PMC4788794 DOI: 10.4317/medoral.20812] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/04/2015] [Accepted: 11/04/2015] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Background China has been one of the countries with high prevalence of chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) and hepatitis C virus (HCV) liver disease. And lichen planus is an extrahepatic manifestation of patients with chronic HCV infection. This case-control study was conducted to investigate the relationship between oral lichen planus (OLP) and HBV/HCV infection in China. Material and Methods A total of 776 patients, including 150 patients with OLP (Group OLP), 429 inpatients from the Trauma Ward of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Department (Group A), 110 patients with other oral mucosal diseases, but without a reported association with HCV infection (Group B) and 87 patients with oral lichenoid lesion (Group OLL), were compared with their seroprevalence of anti-HCV antibody (HCVAb), hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) and the parameters of liver functions. Moreover, the clinical characteristics of OLP were also observed, such as gender, age, chief complaint, course of the disease, clinical type, sites involved and so on. Results The positive rates of HCVAb and HBsAg in OLP patients were 0.7% and 4%, respectively. Neither HCVAb nor HBsAg was associated with OLP as demonstrated by both the univariate and the multivariate analyses. The clinical features and liver functions of OLP patients with negative or positive HBsAg were nearly the same. Conclusions Our findings verify that there is no association between OLP and hepatitis and there is no need to run a screening test for HCV or HBV in OLP patients in China. Key words:Oral lichen planus, hepatitis C virus, hepatitis B virus.
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- Jiangyuan Song
- Department of Oral Medicine, Peking University School and Hospital of Stomatology, 22 Zhongguancun South Avenue, Haidian District, Beijing 100081, China,
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Rostey RRL, Souto FJD. Observational descriptive study of cutaneous manifestations in patients from Mato Grosso with viral chronic hepatitis. An Bras Dermatol 2015; 90:828-35. [PMID: 26734863 PMCID: PMC4689070 DOI: 10.1590/abd1806-4841.20153851] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/18/2014] [Accepted: 01/29/2015] [Indexed: 01/15/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Extrahepatic manifestations are seen in association with chronic infection by hepatitis B or C virus including cutaneous disorders. The frequency of these findings seems to vary among different places and reports. There is a lack of information about this issue in Brazil. OBJECTIVES To estimate the prevalence of cutaneous findings affecting HBV or HCV carriers from a reference outpatient unit in Mato Grosso. METHODS A cross-sectional observational study. RESULTS 108 patients were studied. 88.9% presented some cutaneous findings but must of them were nonrelated to chronic viral infection. Four patients had cutaneous or autoimmune syndromes that may be HBV or HCV related. CONCLUSION In our study we found no statistical association between viral hepatitis and skin diseases.
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A review of the burden of hepatitis C virus infection in China, Japan, South Korea and Taiwan. Hepatol Int 2015; 9:378-90. [DOI: 10.1007/s12072-015-9629-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 62] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/20/2014] [Accepted: 03/30/2015] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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Lucchese A. A potential peptide pathway from viruses to oral lichen planus. J Med Virol 2015; 87:1060-5. [PMID: 25776836 DOI: 10.1002/jmv.24131] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 11/25/2014] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Oral lichen planus is an idiopathic inflammatory disease of oral mucous membranes, characterized by an autoimmune epidermis attack by T cells. It remains unknown, however, how such aggressive T cells are activated in vivo to cause epidermal damage. This study analyzes the relationship at the peptide level between viruses and oral lichen planus disease. Four potentially immunogenic peptides (SSSSSSS, QEQLEKA, LLLLLLA, and MLSGNAG) are found to be shared between HCV, EBV, HHV-7, HSV-1, and CMV and three human proteins (namely pinin, desmoglein-3, and plectin). The described peptide sharing might be of help in deciphering the still unexplained immunopathogenic pathway that leads to oral lichen planus.
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- Alberta Lucchese
- Multidisciplinary Department of Medical-Surgical and Odontostomatological Specialties, Second University of Naples (SUN), Napoli, Italy
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Mempel M. [How infections imprint on skin lesions]. MMW Fortschr Med 2014; 156:38-40. [PMID: 24912268 DOI: 10.1007/s15006-014-2770-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/03/2023]
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Patrk I, Morović M, Markulin A, Patrk J. Cutaneous Reactions in Patients with Chronic Hepatitis C Treated with Peginterferon and Ribavirin. Dermatology 2014; 228:42-6. [DOI: 10.1159/000353160] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/18/2012] [Accepted: 05/21/2013] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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Nagao Y, Hashimoto K, Sata M. Candidiasis and other oral mucosal lesions during and after interferon therapy for HCV-related chronic liver diseases. BMC Gastroenterol 2012; 12:155. [PMID: 23122361 PMCID: PMC3503792 DOI: 10.1186/1471-230x-12-155] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/20/2012] [Accepted: 10/31/2012] [Indexed: 01/05/2023] Open
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Background Oral lichen planus (OLP) is seen frequently in patients with hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection. The aim of this study was to evaluate the occurrence of oral candidiasis, other mucosal lesions, and xerostomia during interferon (IFN) therapy for HCV infection. Methods Of 124 patients with HCV-infected liver diseases treated with IFN therapy in our hospital, 14 (mean age 56.00 ± 12.94 years) who attended to receive administration of IFN once a week were identified and examined for Candida infection and other oral lesions and for the measurement of salivary flow. Serological assays also were carried out. Results Cultures of Candida from the tongue surfaces were positive in 7 (50.0%) of the 14 patients with HCV infection at least once during IFN therapy. C. albicans was the most common species isolated. The incidence of Candida during treatment with IFN did not increase above that before treatment. Additional oral mucosal lesions were observed in 50.0% (7/14) of patients: OLP in three (21.4%), angular cheilitis in three (21.4%) and recurrent aphthous stomatitis in one (7.1%). OLP occurred in one patient before treatment with IFN, in one during treatment and in one at the end of treatment. 85.7% of the oral lesions were treated with topical steroids. We compared the characteristics of the 7 patients in whom Candida was detected at least once during IFN therapy (group 1) and the 7 patients in whom Candida was not detected during IFN therapy (group 2). The prevalence of oral mucosal lesions (P=0.0075) and incidence of external use of steroids (P=0.0308) in group 1 were significantly higher than in group 2. The average body weight of group 1 decreased significantly compared to group 2 (P=0.0088). Salivary flow decreased in all subjects throughout the course of IFN treatment and returned at 6th months after the end of treatment. In group 1, the level of albumin at the beginning of the 6th month of IFN administration was lower than in group 2 (P=0.0550). According to multivariate analysis, one factor, the presence of oral mucosal lesions, was associated with the detection of Candida. The adjusted odds ratio for the factor was 36.00 (95% confidence interval 2.68-1485.94). Conclusion We should pay more attention to oral candidiasis as well as other oral mucosal lesions, in patients with weight loss during IFN treatment.
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- Yumiko Nagao
- Department of Digestive Disease Information & Research, Kurume University School of Medicine, Kurume, Fukuoka, Japan.
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