Altered Hematological Profile of Oral Lichen Planus Patients in Bhuj. India

Dr. Devendra Parmar; Dr. Jayesh Shah

Volume : V, Issue : XII, December - 2015

Altered Hematological Profile of Oral Lichen Planus Patients in Bhuj. India

Dr. Devendra Parmar, Dr. Jayesh Shah

Abstract :

Lichen planus is a relatively common disorder, estimated to affect 0.5% to 2.0% of the general population.1 It is a chronic, inflammatory disease that affects mucosal and cutaneous tissues. Oral lichen planus (OLP) occurs more frequently than the cutaneous form and tends to be more persistent and more resistant to treatment.2 In view of the prevalence of OLP and the potential of this chronic disease to cause significant discomfort, it is important for clinicians to be aware of its clinical presentation and management. Total WBC count, neutrophil and lymphocyte counts are significantly greater in the OLP patients than in the corresponding sex and age matched normal population. The difference in the ESR values of the female OLP patients with the normal females is highly significant (p<0.0001). The increase in eosinophil count in the adult males aged 30–60 years is significantly high compared to such non–diseased males. The decrease in haemoglobin level in the OLP patients do not vary to a significant level though.