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Esophageal lichen planus: An unusual cause of dysphagia in the elderly

Líquen plano esofágico: uma causa incomum de disfagia em idosos

Summary

An 82-year-old man sought our service with dysphagia and was referred for upper endoscopy with biopsies, which evidenced multiple ulcers of the esophagus and oropharinx. Histopathology confirmed the unusual diagnosis of esophageal lichen planus. The correct clinical suspicion of this disease can facilitate the diagnosis and guide specific treatment, which can drastically change the natural course of the disease.

Keywords:
Deglutition Disorders; Lichen Planus; Aged

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