作者: G. Lodi , SR Porter
DOI: 10.1111/J.1601-0825.1997.TB00016.X
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摘要: OBJECTIVE: To review the current literature regarding association of lichen planus (LP) and liver disease, with particular attention to oral variant disease hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Available possible LP systemic disorders, in chronic hepatic has been reviewed. RESULTS: is sometimes associated infectious or autoimmune and/or neoplasia, however an aetiological between these disorders seems unlikely. A more consistent exists disease. The precise cause this not known. However, last 6 years a notable HCV infection observed, particularly patients Spain, Italy Japan. pathogenesis HCV-associated known, but it may involve cell mediated response altered epithelial antigen. CONCLUSION: There now evidence suggest significant some groups patients.