Granulomatous cheilitis

J R Coll Physicians Edinb. 2013;43(4):312-4. doi: 10.4997/JRCPE.2013.408.

Abstract

A 19-year-old labourer presented with progressively worsening swelling of both lips. Clinical assessment and investigations led to the diagnosis of granulomatous cheilitis.

Keywords: Granulomatous cheilitis; orofacial granulomatosis; sarcoidosis.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Anti-Inflammatory Agents / therapeutic use
  • Humans
  • Lip / pathology*
  • Male
  • Melkersson-Rosenthal Syndrome / diagnosis*
  • Melkersson-Rosenthal Syndrome / drug therapy
  • Steroids / therapeutic use
  • Triamcinolone / therapeutic use
  • Young Adult

Substances

  • Anti-Inflammatory Agents
  • Steroids
  • Triamcinolone