Oral hairy leukoplakia in an HIV-negative patient with systemic lupus erythematosus.

Abstract

Oral hairy leukoplakia (OHL) has been reported primarily in association with HIV infection. Recently, cases have been reported in HIV-negative immunosuppressed and in immunocompetent patients. This article reports the case of an occurrence of OHL in an HIV-negative immunosuppressed patient with systemic lupus erythematosus. The case presented illustrates the importance of a thorough examination of the oral tissues in patients who are undergoing immunosuppressive therapy.