Oral lichen planus
- 3 August 2020
- journal article
- editorial
- Published by CMA Impact Inc. in Canadian Medical Association Journal
- Vol. 192 (31) , E892
Abstract
Although oral lichen planus is a benign disorder, 1.4% of oral cavity lesions undergo malignant transformation within 7 years.3 Risk factors for malignant transformation include ulceration, location on the tongue and female sex.3Keywords
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