What is the differential diagnosis based on a biopsy report?
Patient's Query
Hello doctor,
If the biopsy report of the cheek (buccal mucosa, left) showed chronically inflamed stratified squamous epithelium and underlying fibrous connective tissue, which contains a number of irregularly shaped vascular spaces approximately the size of normal capillaries that contain numerous erythrocytes; what would be the differential diagnosis?
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The current biopsy results indicate a lichenoid type of lesion in the buccal mucosa. This type of picture can be seen due to various causes ranging from allergens to systemic drugs, anything causing irritation (like dentures), etc. Though the presence of rash, uveitis, and recurrent mouth ulcers would be suspicious of Behcet's disease, the biopsy results are not what would be typically seen in Behcet's disease. I would advise you to consult a dermatologist for diagnosis and treatment. Thank you.
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