Abstract:Lupus Erythematosus (LE) is a chronic autoimmune inflammatory disease, characterized by a wide
spectrum of manifestations of variable evolution. Among the various organs involved, the skin is one of the
most frequent site, sometimes being the first manifestation of the disease. The frequency of oral mucosal
manifestations is variable, between 9 to 45% of SLE and 3 to 20% of Chronic Cutaneous Lupus
Erythematosus. Oral mucosal manifestation of LE can present themselves in different ways and their
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