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Gingival OLP: a mixed red and white lesion in the background of white striations involving the gingiva between teeth 13 and 14. No to minimal plaque is noted and the involvement of the attached gingiva distinguishes OLP from plaque-induced gingivitis.
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Incisional biopsies were performed from the left buccal mucosa and 13/14 labial gingiva (Figures 1 and 2).
Left buccal mucosa: predominantly white plaque-type lesion and white striations noted in the background of mild erythema.
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Incisional biopsies were performed from the left buccal mucosa and 13/14 labial gingiva (Figures 1 and 2).
Histopathological assessment from an incisional biopsy performed from the left buccal mucosa showed hyperkeratosis and band-like lymphocytic infiltrate in the lamina propria.
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Histopathological assessment showed hyperkeratosis and band-like lymphocytic infiltrate in the lamina propria (Figure 3).