Chinese Journal of Stomatological Continuing Education ›› 2025, Vol. 28 ›› Issue (6): 444-450.DOI: 10.12337/zgkqjxjyzz.2025.06.010

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Oral Lichenoid Lesions of Chronic Graft-Versus-Host Disease: A Case Report

Hongke Shi, Shuzhi Deng, Xueke Shi*, Hongmei Zhou   

  1. State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases & National Center for Stomatology & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases & Frontier Innovation Center for Dental Medicine Plus, National Key Clinical Specialty of Oral Mucosal Diseases, Department of Oral Medicine, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan Province, P.R. China
  • Online:2025-11-30 Published:2025-11-30
  • Contact: Xueke Shi. Tel: 028-85503480. Email: xueke.shi@scu.edu.cn. Address: No.14, South Renmin Road, Section 3, Wuhou District, Chengdu 610041, Sichuan Province, P.R. China.
  • Supported by:
    National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.82301095)

Abstract: Objective: This case reported the diagnosis and treatment for oral lichenoid lesions of chronic graft-versus-host disease, aiming to explore its clinical characteristics and individualized treatment strategies. Diagnosis and Treatment: After bone marrow transplantation, the patient developed white reticular striae in the oral mucosa accompanied by refractory large atrophic and erosive lesions. To avoid the impact of systemic medication on the underlying disease and hepatorenal function, we developed and implemented an individualized and staged topical treatment strategy. Results: Through multi-stage local comprehensive treatment, the atrophic and erosive lesions healed, the white reticular striae relieved significantly, and the pain alleviated completely. Conclusions: Oral lichenoid lesions of chronic graft-versus-host disease is a potential malignant oral disease. This case indicated that for patients with systemic diseases and complex medication regimen, an individualized treatment strategy with primarily topical therapy could effectively promote the healing of the lesions with safety, which has important clinical reference significance.

Key words: bone marrow transplantation, chronic graft-versus-host disease, oral lichenoid lesions, topical medication therapy, individualized therapy