Multi-modal approach in management of vulvo-vaginal gingival syndrome − a rare variant of oral lichen planus
Shwetha V.,
Sujatha S.,
Rakesh N.
et al.
Abstract:Lichen planus (LP) is a chronic autoimmune relapsing mucocutaneous disease that significantly affects the patient's quality of life (QoL) and is associated with several etiological factors. Vulvo-vaginal gingival syndrome (VVGS) is characterized as a clinical triad of gingival, vaginal and vulval LP. In previous literature, it has been described as a distinctive pattern of erosive plurimucosal LP. This condition if progressed can lead to multiple complications such as urethral and vaginal stenosis. This case r… Show more
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