The Magnitude of the Association between Human Papillomavirus and Oral Lichen Planus: A Meta-Analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The role of human papilloma virus (HPV) in oral lichen planus (OLP) is controversial.

Objectives

The primary aim of the current study is to calculate the pooled risk estimates of HPV infection in OLP when compared with healthy controls.

Methods

Bibliographic searches were conducted in three electronic databases. Articles on the association between HPV and OLP were selected from case-control studies or cross-sectional studies, following predefined criteria. Pooled data were analyzed by calculating odds ratios (OR) and 95% confidence interval (CI).

Results

Of the 233 publications identified, 22 case-control studies met the inclusion criteria. Collectively, 835 cases and 734 controls were available for analysis. The summary estimate showed that OLP pati

SUBMITTER: Ma J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5003373 | biostudies-literature | 2016

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature