DIRECT IMMUNOFLUORESCENCE PROFILE OF LICHEN PLANUS - A FRESH LOOK ON OLD DISEASE. A STUDY OF 15 CASES.

Dr Deeksha Singh; Dr Shilpi Agarwal; Dr Ram Chander; Dr Kiran Agarwal; Dr Preksha Singh

Volume : VII, Issue : VIII, August - 2018

DIRECT IMMUNOFLUORESCENCE PROFILE OF LICHEN PLANUS - A FRESH LOOK ON OLD DISEASE. A STUDY OF 15 CASES.

Dr Deeksha Singh, Dr Shilpi Agarwal, Dr Ram Chander, Dr Kiran Agarwal, Dr Preksha Singh

Abstract :

Introduction: Lichen planus (LP) is a chronic inflammatory mucocutaneous diasease that is often diagnosed on the basis of clinical &/or histopathologic findings. However, it has some characteristic direct immunofluorescence (DIF) findings that can help in diagnosing confusing cases.Aim:We analyzed DIF findings in skin biopsy in LP compared to histopathology. Materials & methods: A skin biopsy of lesion was taken from 15 cases of LP(13 classic LP & 2 LP pigmentosus) & subjected to histopathology & DIF examination. Results:The sensitivity of histopathology and DIF was found to be 100% & 93.3% respectivelyfor the diagnosis of LP & LPP.