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What Causes White Spots In The Oral Cavity While Having Lichen Planus?

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Posted on Tue, 6 Dec 2016
Question: i have oral lichen plants and now have a small white dot on my tongue about 2mm , is it related ?
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Answered by Dr. Suresh Heijebu (6 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Yes both are related

Detailed Answer:
Hello Sir

I have worked through your attached images.

Yes, lichen planus can present with such whitish spots in the oral cavity.

Both are correlated.

Post your further questions if any.
Thank you.
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What Causes White Spots In The Oral Cavity While Having Lichen Planus?

Brief Answer: Yes both are related Detailed Answer: Hello Sir I have worked through your attached images. Yes, lichen planus can present with such whitish spots in the oral cavity. Both are correlated. Post your further questions if any. Thank you.