A young lady present with white lacy lesions in oral cavity and her proximal nail fold has extended onto the nail bed. What is the likely diagnosis –
## **Core Concept**
The question describes a patient with oral lesions and nail changes, suggesting a diagnosis of a mucocutaneous condition. The oral lesions described as "white lacy lesions" are characteristic of lichen planus, a chronic inflammatory condition that affects mucous membranes and skin. The nail change described is known as **onychoschizia** or more specifically, **onycholysis** when referring to the separation of the nail from the nail bed, but the key term here seems to point towards **pteryxium** or more accurately, **proximal nail fold extension** which can be seen in lichen planus.
## **Why the Correct Answer is Right**
The correct answer, **lichen planus**, is supported by the presence of white lacy lesions in the oral cavity, which are pathognomonic for oral lichen planus. These lesions are due to an autoimmune response leading to inflammation and damage to the mucous membranes. The extension of the proximal nail fold onto the nail bed, suggestive of **pterygium**, is a known complication of lichen planus when it affects the nails. Lichen planus can affect multiple sites including skin, mucous membranes (oral, esophageal), and nails.
## **Why Each Wrong Option is Incorrect**
- **Option A:** Without specific details on the condition listed here, we cannot directly assess its relevance, but given the context, it's unlikely to match both oral and nail manifestations described.
- **Option B:** Similarly, without specifics, we can't directly refute, but conditions listed here do not classically present with both white lacy oral lesions and specific nail changes mentioned.
- **Option C:** This option might represent another mucocutaneous condition but does not specifically align with the combination of symptoms provided.
- **Option D:** This could represent another condition entirely, not specifically matching the constellation of findings for lichen planus.
## **Clinical Pearl / High-Yield Fact**
A key clinical pearl is that **oral lichen planus** can present with the classic **"Wickham's striae"**, which are white, lacy lesions. This condition can sometimes be confused with other oral pathologies, but the presence of such lesions along with specific nail changes like pterygium strongly points towards lichen planus.
## **Correct Answer: C. Lichen Planus**