LICHEN PLANUS. Presented by Dr. C. W. Lane for Dr. William Coleman.
S. T., a man, aged 76, presented on the leg a papular follicular pustular eruption, with excoriations from scratching, and crusted lesions. The legs were edematous. On the hands there was a papular eruption, most marked in the palms. On the anterior surfaces of the wrists were violaceous papules with flat tops, and angular bases, with some having umbilications. A few papules had a glistening appearance. The mucous membrane of the mouth, particularly the cheeks, showed a profuse eruption of white dots, streaks and plaques.
DISCUSSION
DR. BROCKELMANN: My diagnosis is lichen planus.
DR. REEVES: I agree with Dr. Brockelmann. The lesions in the mouth and on the hands are typical.
DR. BROWN: I should like to know if the patient showed any improvement under treatment.
DR. REEVES: We have treated him only a week.
DR. DAVIS: I
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