Lichen planus of the eyelids: a case report and review of the literature

Dermatol Online J. 2017 Feb 15;23(2):13030/qt1c04h08s.

Abstract

Lichen planus (LP) of the eyelid is an under-reportedmanifestation of a common inflammatory condition.To the best of our knowledge fewer than 20 cases ofeyelid LP have been described in the English literature.We report a case of a 29-year-old woman whopresented with 3-month history of bilateral eyelidpruritic violaceous papules and similar lesions on herchest and lower extremity. Histology examinationrevealed characteristic findings and a diagnosisof LP was established. This report further reviewsthe previously reported 18 cases and discussesmanagement strategies.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Eyelid Diseases / diagnosis*
  • Eyelid Diseases / pathology
  • Facial Dermatoses / diagnosis*
  • Facial Dermatoses / pathology
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Lichen Planus / diagnosis*
  • Lichen Planus / pathology