Malignant Transformation of Oral Lichen Planus—An Umbrella Study of Systematic Reviews

Oral lichen planus (OLP) is classified as a potentially malignant disorder. Systematic reviews collating longitudinal observation studies provide evidence of the rate or proportion transformation. We conducted an umbrella study published systematic reviews. An extensive English-language search was carried out in several databases to identify relevant articles, providing on transformation OLP. Data from eight between 2014 and 2023 are presented. The reported proportions ranged 1.1% 1.4%. A meta-analysis based 10 highest-quality yielded higher (2.28%). list some limitations found these Some increased risk malignancy OLP lesions, demonstrating epithelial dysplasia. In view consistent oral malignancy, patients should be monitored carefully detect early cancer development.