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3. A 26-year-old woman presents with fever and fatigue, as well as arthralgia in her hands. Upon examination, she has a malar rash and lichenoid inflammation of the buccal mucosa. She has a family history of autoimmune disorders.
Diagnosis: Oral findings suggestive of systemic or discoid lupus erythematosus may greatly resemble those of oral lichen planus.
For more information, see “Oral lesions you can’t afford to miss.” J Fam Pract. 2015;64(7):392-399.