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Oral discoid lupus erythematosus. A case report and review of the literature. 1979

M Mesa, and R Kelner, and F Pecoraro, and M Deasy

Literature on systemic and chronic discoid lupus erythematosus has been reviewed. The clinical and histopathologic changes in the oral cavity produced by these disorders are emphasized. A case of chronic lupus erythematosus with oral lesions is reported.

UI	MeSH Term	Description	Entries
D007642	Keratosis	Any horny growth such as a wart or callus.	Keratoderma Blennorrhagicum,Keratoma,Keratosis Blennorrhagica,Blennorrhagica, Keratosis,Blennorrhagicas, Keratosis,Blennorrhagicum, Keratoderma,Blennorrhagicums, Keratoderma,Keratoderma Blennorrhagicums,Keratomas,Keratoses,Keratosis Blennorrhagicas
D008179	Lupus Erythematosus, Discoid	A chronic form of cutaneous lupus erythematosus (LUPUS ERYTHEMATOSUS, CUTANEOUS) in which the skin lesions mimic those of the systemic form but in which systemic signs are rare. It is characterized by the presence of discoid skin plaques showing varying degrees of edema, erythema, scaliness, follicular plugging, and skin atrophy. Lesions are surrounded by an elevated erythematous border. The condition typically involves the face and scalp, but widespread dissemination may occur.	Lupus Erythematosus, Chronic Cutaneous,Lupus Erythematosus, Cutaneous, Chronic,Discoid Lupus Erythematosus
D009059	Mouth Diseases	Diseases involving the MOUTH.	Disease, Mouth,Diseases, Mouth,Mouth Disease
D009061	Mouth Mucosa	Lining of the ORAL CAVITY, including mucosa on the GUMS; the PALATE; the LIP; the CHEEK; floor of the mouth; and other structures. The mucosa is generally a nonkeratinized stratified squamous EPITHELIUM covering muscle, bone, or glands but can show varying degree of keratinization at specific locations.	Buccal Mucosa,Oral Mucosa,Mucosa, Mouth,Mucosa, Oral
D003937	Diagnosis, Differential	Determination of which one of two or more diseases or conditions a patient is suffering from by systematically comparing and contrasting results of diagnostic measures.	Diagnoses, Differential,Differential Diagnoses,Differential Diagnosis
D005260	Female		Females
D005881	Gingiva	Oral tissue surrounding and attached to TEETH.	Gums,Interdental Papilla,Papilla, Interdental,Gum
D005882	Gingival Diseases	Diseases involving the GINGIVA.	Epulis,Gingivosis,Epulides,Disease, Gingival,Diseases, Gingival,Gingival Disease,Gingivoses
D006801	Humans	Members of the species Homo sapiens.	Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man
D000328	Adult	A person having attained full growth or maturity. Adults are of 19 through 44 years of age. For a person between 19 and 24 years of age, YOUNG ADULT is available.	Adults