Twice malignant transformation of hypertrophic lichen planus

Ann Agric Environ Med. 2012;19(4):787-9.

Abstract

Lichen planus is a chronic mucocutaneous T-cell-mediated disease, the cause of which remains unknown. The first case of lichen planus that transformed into squamous cell carcinoma was reported in 1903. The presented study concerns the case of a 62-year-old woman in whom twice malignant transformation of hypertrophic lichen planus in the dorsal part of the left foot developed. Several studies have pointed out the malignant transformation potential of lichen planus. Epidemiological studies from the last 20 years have revealed a malignant transformation rate of 0.27% per year, emphasizing the importance of the clinical follow-up of lichen planus patients.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / etiology
  • Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / pathology*
  • Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / surgery
  • Cell Transformation, Neoplastic / pathology*
  • Female
  • Foot Diseases / etiology
  • Foot Diseases / pathology
  • Foot Diseases / surgery
  • Humans
  • Hypertrophy
  • Immunosuppressive Agents / adverse effects
  • Lichen Planus / complications
  • Lichen Planus / pathology*
  • Lichen Planus / surgery
  • Middle Aged
  • Skin Neoplasms / etiology
  • Skin Neoplasms / pathology*
  • Skin Neoplasms / surgery
  • Sunlight / adverse effects
  • Treatment Outcome

Substances

  • Immunosuppressive Agents