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What are the odds of getting mouth cancer due to oral lichen planus?
7 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
Low: The incidence of lichen planus turning into some type of oral skin cancer is very low according to my opinion. I have never seen a case study where any cases have been reported.
Answered 12/18/2021
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Rarely if ever: I've included one resource that discusses lichen planus as well as the answer to your specific question. I'm sure that if you research it you will find more. It probably is not a direct cause effect relationship but a very rare occurrence. See: http://www.Everydayhealth.Com/oral-head-and-neck-cancer/lichen-planus-and-oral-cancer.Aspx.
Answered 11/11/2016
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Possible: Low frequency but possible. Make sure you are followed carefully by your doctor.
Answered 12/19/2018
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