Esophageal stricture in lichen planus

Abstract

Lichen planus (LP) is a rare cause of esophageal stricture. It is usually associated with oral mucosal involvement, and the diagnosis has to be considered in these patients who present with dysphagia. We present a case of esophageal stricture secondary to LP.

Keywords

• dysphagia
• esophageal stricture
• lichen planus