OLP and OLTR Flashcards
What is OLP?
A common chronic immune-mediated mucocutaneous disease
OLP sites?
Oral mucosa
Skin (Nails and scalp)
Ano-genital mucosa
Occasionally:
Pharynx
Esophagus
Conjunctiva
Malignant transformation risk of OLP and OLRT?
1% risk over 10 years
Genetic association of OLP
HLA (Human Leukocyte Antigen)
Genome Wide Association Studies (GWAS) on chromosome 6
OLP Environmental triggers
Restorative materials
SLS
Stress
Trauma
Medical conditions
Medications
Immune system associated with OLP
CD8+ T Cells
CD4+ T Cells
Local inflammatory response
OLP Pathogenesis
- CD8+T Cell mediated destruction of Basal keratinocytes
- T Cell activated by antigen presenting cells, expressing MHC 1
- T Cells recognize antigen on MHC 1 of basal keratinocytes
- Upon recognition of antigen, release of GRANZYME and PERFORIN that disrupt cell membrane leading to death
- Also release of TNF- Alpha and IL-6 (pro inflammatory cytokynes) which influence CD4+ T Cells.
RF for OLP
Stress
Genetics
GvHD
Diabetes
A.I.D
SLS toothpaste
Dental material
E/O Manifestations to look out for?
Skin/Scalp/Nail
Genitals
Eyes
Oesophagus
Sites in mouth affected by OLP?
Tongue
Buccal mucosa
Gingiva
Unususal (Palate/ FOM)
Clinical features of OLP?
White patch
Red patch
Erosion/ Ulcer
Types of OLP
Reticular (asymptomatic)
Atrophic
Erosive
Papular
Plaque like
Bullous
Atrophic OLP
Red mucosa
Due to thinning of mucous membrane
Desquamative gingivitis
Erosive OLP
Parital loss of epithelium
High risk of malignant change
Irregular pattern
Lower threshold for biopsy
Persistent ulcer
Bullous OLP
May be caused by superficial mucoceles
Need to exclude blistering disease