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Grinspan’s span syndrome – A case report of a triad

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Case Report

Author Details : Bilal Jawhar Ghazi*, C Ganesh

Volume : 4, Issue : 4, Year : 2022

Article Page : 179-182

https://doi.org/10.18231/j.jdp.2022.038

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Abstract

Oral Lichen Planus (OLP) is chronic autoimmune mucocutaneous inflammatory condition affecting the oral cavity and the skin but it is been said OLP is also associated with other systemic diseases specifically hypertension and diabetes mellitus the triad (OLP, hypertension, diabetes mellitus) is known as Grinspan’s Syndrome. Since its inception has been an arena of interest. It has appeared very lucrative to many researchers as it lacks clarity and enhanced ambiguity. This article, we present a case of 46 year old female patient with a complaint of white patch and burning sensation which have been histologically proven case of oral erosive lichen planus and patient also had a positive history of hypertension and diabetes mellitus. Malignant transformation is the most significant complication of long standing and non healing Lichen Planus. Repeated follow up and biopsies are mandatory for prevention and early detection of malignant transformation
Key Messages: In this article we are presenting a case report of Grinspan’s Syndrome which is a triad of oral erosive lichen planus, diabetics and hypertension and a review of literature on possible reason why the triad of above mentioned diseases is occurring together in patients.
 

Keywords: Triad, Oral Erosive Lichen Planus, Systemic diseases, Lichenoid reaction

How to cite : Ghazi B J, Ganesh C, Grinspan’s span syndrome – A case report of a triad. J Dent Panacea 2022;4(4):179-182

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