Global Prevalence and Incidence Estimates of Oral Lichen Planus: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Importance

Integrated information on the global prevalence and incidence of oral lichen planus (OLP) is lacking.

Objective

To examine the global prevalence and incidence of OLP in a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Data sources

A systematic review of population-based studies and clinic-based studies reporting the prevalence and incidence of OLP was performed using 3 electronic medical databases (Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, Embase, and MEDLINE) from their inception to March 2019. The search terms included "(lichen planus or LP) and (prevalence or incidence or epidemiology)." No language restriction was applied.

Study selection

Observational descriptive studies investigating the prevalence and incidence of OLP were included.

Data extraction an

SUBMITTER: Li C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6990670 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature