Krishnan B, Basu D, Daniel JM. A discrete swelling of the upper lip: a diagnostic and clinical stepladder.
J Maxillofac Oral Surg 2013;
13:300-4. [PMID:
25018604 DOI:
10.1007/s12663-013-0531-6]
[Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/13/2013] [Accepted: 04/18/2013] [Indexed: 01/30/2023] Open
Abstract
An upper lip swelling can be attributed to multiple etiologies. The clinical presentation and differential diagnosis of an upper lip swelling is described. Histologic examination revealed the presence of a Schwannoma. This rare entity in the upper lip must be considered by the clinician during the evaluation of an upper lip swelling.
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