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Linear lichen planus pigmentosus: A rare entity with an illusory presentation

Anupam Das^a, Vivek Mishra^a, Indrashis Podder^a, Piyush Kumar^b, Dipti Das^a, Nilay Kanti Das^a

^aDepartment of Dermatology Medical College and Hospital Kolkata West Bengal India
^bDepartment of Dermatology, Katihar Medical College, Katihar, Bihar, India

Pigment International Medknow2014-01-01 16 citations

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We report a case of lichen planus pigmentosus (LPP) that developed in a linear pattern, that too over nonsun-exposed areas. The patient presented with linear dark brown macules and patches on the back in the midline. Skin biopsy showed features consistent with a diagnosis of LPP. LPP should be considered in the clinical differentials of linear hyperpigmented skin lesions.

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