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It is also known as ''squamous cell hyperplasia''.<ref name=Ref_PBoD1011>{{Ref PBoD8|1011}}</ref> | It is also known as ''squamous cell hyperplasia''.<ref name=Ref_PBoD1011>{{Ref PBoD8|1011}}</ref> | ||
In the [[oral pathology|oral]] cavity, it may go by the name ''benign alveolar ridge keratosis''.<ref name=pmid18158926>{{Cite journal | last1 = Natarajan | first1 = E. | last2 = Woo | first2 = SB. | title = Benign alveolar ridge keratosis (oral lichen simplex chronicus): A distinct clinicopathologic entity. | journal = J Am Acad Dermatol | volume = 58 | issue = 1 | pages = 151-7 | month = Jan | year = 2008 | doi = 10.1016/j.jaad.2007.07.011 | PMID = 18158926 }}</ref> | |||
==General== | ==General== | ||
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- ORAL LICHEN SIMPLEX CHRONICUS. | - ORAL LICHEN SIMPLEX CHRONICUS. | ||
- NEGATIVE FOR MALIGNANCY. | - NEGATIVE FOR MALIGNANCY. | ||
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ALVEOLAR RIDGE, RIGHT INFERIOR, BIOPSY: | |||
- ORAL MUCOSA WITH SQUAMOUS CELL HYPERPLASIA. | |||
- NEGATIVE FOR DYSPLASIA AND NEGATIVE FOR MALIGNANCY. | |||
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==See also== | ==See also== | ||
*[[Non-malignant skin disease]]. | *[[Non-malignant skin disease]]. | ||
*[[Dermatopathology]] | *[[Dermatopathology]]. | ||
*[[Inflammatory skin disease]]. | *[[Inflammatory skin disease]]. | ||
*[[Erythroplakia]]. | |||
*[[Leukoplakia]]. | |||
*[[Eczematous dermatitis]]. | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
{{Reflist|2}} | {{Reflist|2}} | ||
[[Category: | [[Category:Diagnosis]] | ||
[[Category:Dermatopathology]] | |||
Latest revision as of 21:17, 9 December 2013
| Lichen simplex chronicus | |
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| Diagnosis in short | |
 Lichen simplex chronicus. H&E stain. | |
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| LM | irregular psoriasiform change (acanthosis), hyperkeratosis, parakeratosis, +/-spongiosis |
| LM DDx | prurigo nodularis, oral lichen simplex chronicus |
| Site | skin |
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| Clinical history | scratching, irritation |
| Prevalence | common |
| Prognosis | benign |
Lichen simplex chronicus, abbreviated LSC, a relatively common diagnosis in dermatopathology.
It is also known as squamous cell hyperplasia.[1]
In the oral cavity, it may go by the name benign alveolar ridge keratosis.[2]
General
- May be considered a variant of spongiotic dermatitis.[3]; more specifically, some think it is an atopic dermatitis (which fits in the large spongiotic dermatitis category).[4]
- It is lumped with the psoriasiform dermatitides.
Etiology:[5]
- Pruritus (itchness) -> mechanical trauma -> lichenification (thickened/leathery[6].
Microscopic
Features:[7]
- Acanthosis (epithelial thickening) - irregular.
- Hyperkeratosis.
Other features:[8]
- Spongiosis (epidermal intercellular edema -- cells appear to have a clear halo around 'em).
- Parakeratosis = retention of nuclei in the stratum corneum.
DDx:
- Prurigo nodularis - focal process (nodule or papule).
- Benign alveolar ridge keratosis (AKA oral lichen simplex chronicus[2]) - see oral pathology.
Images
LSC - very low mag. (WC)
LSC - low mag. (WC)
LSC - intermed. mag. (WC)
LSC - very high mag. (WC)
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SKIN, PUNCH BIOPSY: - LICHEN SIMPLEX CHRONICUS. - NEGATIVE FOR MALIGNANCY.
Oral
RETROMOLAR PAD, RIGHT, PUNCH BIOPSY: - ORAL LICHEN SIMPLEX CHRONICUS. - NEGATIVE FOR MALIGNANCY.
ALVEOLAR RIDGE, RIGHT INFERIOR, BIOPSY: - ORAL MUCOSA WITH SQUAMOUS CELL HYPERPLASIA. - NEGATIVE FOR DYSPLASIA AND NEGATIVE FOR MALIGNANCY.
Micro
The sections show a squamous mucosa with irregular psoriasiform change, parakeratosis, and focal hypergranulosis. There is no inflammation at the interface. Epidermal intercellular bridges are easily seen. There is no significant nuclear atypia. Mitoses are not evident.
See also
- Non-malignant skin disease.
- Dermatopathology.
- Inflammatory skin disease.
- Erythroplakia.
- Leukoplakia.
- Eczematous dermatitis.
References
- ↑ Kumar, Vinay; Abbas, Abul K.; Fausto, Nelson; Aster, Jon (2009). Robbins and Cotran pathologic basis of disease (8th ed.). Elsevier Saunders. pp. 1011. ISBN 978-1416031215.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Natarajan, E.; Woo, SB. (Jan 2008). "Benign alveolar ridge keratosis (oral lichen simplex chronicus): A distinct clinicopathologic entity.". J Am Acad Dermatol 58 (1): 151-7. doi:10.1016/j.jaad.2007.07.011. PMID 18158926.
- ↑ Tadrous, Paul.J. Diagnostic Criteria Handbook in Histopathology: A Surgical Pathology Vade Mecum (1st ed.). Wiley. pp. 296. ISBN 978-0470519035.
- ↑ Busam, Klaus J. (2009). Dermatopathology: A Volume in the Foundations in Diagnostic Pathology Series (1st ed.). Saunders. pp. 26. ISBN 978-0443066542.
- ↑ URL: http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/1123423-overview. Accessed on: 20 August 2010.
- ↑ URL: http://www.medterms.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=10131. Accessed on: 20 August 2010.
- ↑ Cotran, Ramzi S.; Kumar, Vinay; Fausto, Nelson; Nelso Fausto; Robbins, Stanley L.; Abbas, Abul K. (2005). Robbins and Cotran pathologic basis of disease (7th ed.). St. Louis, Mo: Elsevier Saunders. pp. 1065-6. ISBN 0-7216-0187-1.
- ↑ URL: http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/1123423-diagnosis. Accessed on: 20 August 2010.