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Cyclosporine in the management of esophageal lichen planus
Canadian Journal of Gastroenterology, 10/12/09
M Chaklader et al. – Lichen planus (LP) is an uncommon disorder of unknown etiology, mostly affecting patients in their fifth and sixth decade of life. It is believed to be an autoimmune process involving T cells directed against basal keratinocytes. It affects the skin, nails, oral pharynx and genitals. Esophageal involvement is quite rare and can cause strictures, ulcerations and squamous cell cancer.
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