Wickham's striae, which appears as a pattern of circles and interconnecting lines, is a characteristic of:
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The question asks to identify which condition is characterized by Wickham's striae, which is described as a pattern of circles and interconnecting lines. This requires knowledge of the clinical features of different medical conditions.
Answer
Wickham's striae are characteristic of Lichen planus.
Wickham's striae, which appears as a pattern of circles and interconnecting lines, is a characteristic of Lichen planus (LP).
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Wickham's striae, which appears as a pattern of circles and interconnecting lines, is a characteristic of Lichen planus (LP).
More Information
Wickham's striae was named after Louis Frédéric Wickham who described it in 1895.
Tips
It is important to note that Wickham's striae are most easily visible on the buccal mucosa (the lining of the cheeks).
Sources
- Lichen Planus (also known as “LP”; includes or resembles ... - cdho.org
- Lichen Planus - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- Oral Lichen Planus - aaom.com
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