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. 2011 May;56(3):351-2.
doi: 10.4103/0019-5154.82502.

Imatinib induced lichen planus

R Sudha  1 , T P Vetrichevvel, K Krishnarathnam, S Anandan
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Imatinib induced lichen planus

R Sudha et al. Indian J Dermatol. 2011 May.
No abstract available

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Figures

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Figure 1
Multiple hyperpigmented plaques on bilateral legs
Figure 2
Figure 2
Multiple purplish papules on face
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Figure 3
Histopathology showing interface dermatitis
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