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Lichen sclerosus in Infant/Neonate
See also in: External and Internal Eye,Anogenital
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Lichen sclerosus in Infant/Neonate

See also in: External and Internal Eye,Anogenital
Contributors: Kudakwashe K. Maloney MD, MPhil, Craig N. Burkhart MD, Dean Morrell MD, Belinda Tan MD, PhD, Lowell A. Goldsmith MD, MPH
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Synopsis

Lichen sclerosus is a chronic dermatosis of uncertain etiology. It is very rare in infants. Lesions occur mostly on the genitalia, perineum, or perianal skin, but they can appear anywhere. Because of atrophy and hemorrhage, the disease can easily be mistaken for sexual abuse.

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ICD10CM:
L90.0 – Lichen sclerosus et atrophicus

SNOMEDCT:
895454001 – Lichen sclerosus

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Last Updated:05/11/2016
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Lichen sclerosus in Infant/Neonate
See also in: External and Internal Eye,Anogenital
A medical illustration showing key findings of Lichen sclerosus : Eyelids, Glans of penis, Labia majora, Smooth plaque, White color, Inguinal region, Pruritus, Skin atrophy, Hardened skin
Clinical image of Lichen sclerosus - imageId=174921. Click to open in gallery.  caption: 'A shiny white plaque in the intergluteal fold.'
A shiny white plaque in the intergluteal fold.
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