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ArticleRadiology case reports2026

A rare case report: Malignant transformation of lichen planus.

HaiCheng He, Yongzhu Pu, Xunrui Zhao, Chengtao Feng, Yujie Du, Long Chen, Ran Xie

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HaiCheng HeDepartment of Nuclear Medicine, Cancer Center of Yunnan Province, Yunnan Cancer Hospital, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical University, Kunming, People's Republic of China.
Yongzhu PuDepartment of Nuclear Medicine, Cancer Center of Yunnan Province, Yunnan Cancer Hospital, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical University, Kunming, People's Republic of China.
Xunrui ZhaoDepartment of Nuclear Medicine, Cancer Center of Yunnan Province, Yunnan Cancer Hospital, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical University, Kunming, People's Republic of China.
Chengtao FengDepartment of Nuclear Medicine, Cancer Center of Yunnan Province, Yunnan Cancer Hospital, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical University, Kunming, People's Republic of China.
Yujie DuDepartment of Nuclear Medicine, Cancer Center of Yunnan Province, Yunnan Cancer Hospital, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical University, Kunming, People's Republic of China.
Long ChenDepartment of Nuclear Medicine, Peoples Hospital of Chongqing Hechuan, China.
Ran XieDepartment of Nuclear Medicine, Cancer Center of Yunnan Province, Yunnan Cancer Hospital, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical University, Kunming, People's Republic of China.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Lichen planus is a chronic inflammatory disease that mainly affects the skin and mucous membranes. Malignant transformation is uncommon and is most frequently reported in oral or genital lesions. We report a rare case of cutaneous lichen planus on the left lower leg that transformed into squamous cell carcinoma with left inguinal lymph node metastasis. 18F-FDG PET/CT demonstrated increased uptake in the primary skin lesion and metastatic lymph nodes, providing important information for staging and treatment planning. This case highlights the potential malignant transformation of long-standing cutaneous lichen planus and the value of PET/CT in evaluating disease extent.

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18F-FDG PET/CTLichen planusSquamous cell carcinoma

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PMCPMC13598523

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