Korean J Dermatol.  2003 Dec;41(12):1659-1661.

A Case of Lichen Striatus: Multinucleated Giant Cells

• Kim SE
• Kang HY
• Yoon KH

Abstract

Lichen striatus is a self limited, papulosquamous disorder with a linear distribution. The linearity has been shown to correspond in many cases to the pattern of Blaschkos lines. Lichen striatus can usually be identified by clinical features and histology. However, the histologic features are diverse and some are nonspecific. We present the rare case of lichen striatus which shows multinucleated giant cells in upper dermis with microscopy.

Keyword

Lichen striatus; Multinucleated giant cells

MeSH Terms

Dermis
Giant Cells*
Lichens*
Microscopy
Skin Diseases, Papulosquamous