Esophageal lichen planus: A rare and under-recognized disorder

Abstract

Lichen planus (LP) is a chronic idiopathic disorder involving the skin and mucosal surfaces. Although oral mucosal involvement is common, esophageal LP (ELP) is uncommon and also under-reported. Here, we present a case of ELP who was symptomatic with dysphagia for a year, but was untreated. Increasing awareness of this condition can help identify more cases and increase our understanding of this uncommon but interesting condition.

Key words

Dysphagia - esophageal lichen planus - esophageal ulceration

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