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Holmstrup P, Plemons J, Meyle J. Non-plaque-induced gingival diseases. J Periodontol 2019; 89 Suppl 1:S28-S45. [PMID: 29926945 DOI: 10.1002/jper.17-0163] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/09/2017] [Revised: 09/04/2017] [Accepted: 09/13/2017] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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While plaque-induced gingivitis is one of the most common human inflammatory diseases, several non-plaque-induced gingival diseases are less common but often of major significance for patients. The non-plaque-induced gingival lesions are often manifestations of systemic conditions, but they may also represent pathologic changes limited to gingival tissues. A classification is proposed, based on the etiology of the lesions and includes: Genetic/Developmental disorders; Specific infections; Inflammatory and immune conditions and lesions; Reactive processes; Neoplasms; Endocrine, Nutritional and metabolic diseases; Traumatic lesions; and Gingival pigmentation.
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- Palle Holmstrup
- Section of Periodontology, Department of Odontology, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Department of Periodontics, Texas A&M University College of Dentistry, Dallas, TX, USA
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- Department of Periodontology, University of Giessen, Giessen, Germany
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Holmstrup P, Plemons J, Meyle J. Non-plaque-induced gingival diseases. J Clin Periodontol 2019; 45 Suppl 20:S28-S43. [PMID: 29926497 DOI: 10.1111/jcpe.12938] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/09/2017] [Revised: 09/04/2017] [Accepted: 09/13/2017] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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While plaque-induced gingivitis is one of the most common human inflammatory diseases, several non-plaque-induced gingival diseases are less common but often of major significance for patients. The non-plaque-induced gingival lesions are often manifestations of systemic conditions, but they may also represent pathologic changes limited to gingival tissues. A classification is proposed, based on the etiology of the lesions and includes: Genetic/Developmental disorders; Specific infections; Inflammatory and immune conditions and lesions; Reactive processes; Neoplasms; Endocrine, Nutritional and metabolic diseases; Traumatic lesions; and Gingival pigmentation.
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- Palle Holmstrup
- Section of Periodontology, Department of Odontology, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Department of Periodontics, Texas A&M University College of Dentistry, Dallas, TX, USA
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- Department of Periodontology, University of Giessen, Giessen, Germany
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Goel RM, Prosdocimi EM, Amar A, Omar Y, Escudier MP, Sanderson JD, Wade WG, Prescott NJ. Streptococcus Salivarius: A Potential Salivary Biomarker for Orofacial Granulomatosis and Crohn's Disease? Inflamm Bowel Dis 2019; 25:1367-1374. [PMID: 30796823 PMCID: PMC6635823 DOI: 10.1093/ibd/izz022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/18/2018] [Indexed: 01/04/2023]
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BACKGROUND Orofacial granulomatosis (OFG) is a rare disease characterised by chronic, noncaseating, granulomatous inflammation primarily affecting the oral cavity. Histologically, it is similar to Crohn's disease (CD), and a proportion of patients have both OFG and CD. The cause of OFG remains elusive, but it has been suggested that microbial interactions may be involved. The aim of this study was to compare the salivary microbial composition of subjects with OFG and/or CD and healthy controls. METHODS Two hundred sixty-one subjects were recruited, of whom 78 had OFG only, 40 had both OFG and CD, 97 had CD only with no oral symptoms, and 46 were healthy controls. Bacterial community profiles were obtained by sequencing the V1-V3 region of the 16S rRNA gene. RESULTS There were no differences in richness or diversity of the salivary bacterial communities between patient groups and controls. The relative abundance of the Streptococcus salivarius group was raised in patients with OFG or CD only compared with controls, whereas that of the Streptococcus mitis group was lower in CD compared with both OFG and controls. One S. salivarius oligotype made the major contribution to the increased proportions seen in patients with OFG and CD. CONCLUSIONS The salivary microbiome of individuals with OFG and CD was similar to that found in health, although the proportions of S. salivarius, a common oral Streptococcus, were raised. One specific strain-level oligotype was found to be primarily responsible for the increased levels seen.
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- Rishi M Goel
- Department of Gastroenterology, Kingston Hospital, London, United Kingdom
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- Centre for Host-Microbiome Interactions, Faculty of Dentistry, Oral & Craniofacial Sciences, King’s College London, London, United Kingdom
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- Department of Medical and Molecular Genetics, Faculty of Life Science and Medicine, King’s College London, London, United Kingdom
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- Department of Medical and Molecular Genetics, Faculty of Life Science and Medicine, King’s College London, London, United Kingdom
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- Oral Medicine Unit, Faculty of Dentistry, Oral & Craniofacial Sciences, King’s College London, London, United Kingdom
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Guy’s & St. Thomas’ Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, London, United Kingdom
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- Centre for Host-Microbiome Interactions, Faculty of Dentistry, Oral & Craniofacial Sciences, King’s College London, London, United Kingdom
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- Department of Medical and Molecular Genetics, Faculty of Life Science and Medicine, King’s College London, London, United Kingdom
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Capodiferro S, Scully C, Ficarra G, De Frenza G, Grassi R, Maiorano E, Favia G, Mastrangelo F, Tetè S. Orofacial Granulomatosis: Report of Two Cases with Gingival Onset. EUR J INFLAMM 2016. [DOI: 10.1177/1721727x0700500109] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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Orofacial granulomatosis is a unifying term comprising a variety of clinical conditions involving the face and the oral cavity and histologically characterized by the presence of chronic granulomatous inflammation. Lip swelling and erythema are the most frequent clinical signs. We report on the clinical-pathological features and the management of two cases of orofacial granulomatosis characterized by gingival onset, without other local and systemic manifestations. The diagnosis of orofacial granulomatosis with gingival onset is made by the exclusion of other conditions exhibiting gingival inflammation and/or enlargement. Detailed medical history, haematological investigations and gingival biopsy are fundamental for the definitive diagnosis. Though infrequent, orofacial granulomatosis with gingival involvement should be considered in the differential diagnosis of hyperplastic gingivitis of uncertain origin.
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- Eastman Dental Institute for Oral Health Care Sciences, University College London, London, UK
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- Eastman Dental Institute for Oral Health Care Sciences, University College London, London, UK
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- Department of Pathological Anatomy, University of Bari, Bari
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- Department of Oral Science, University of Chieti, Chieti, Italy
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- Department of Oral Science, University of Chieti, Chieti, Italy
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Ferguson A, Golden S, Morrison L. New-onset oral lichen planus and granulomatous cheilitis in a 66-year-old woman. JAAD Case Rep 2016; 2:177-80. [PMID: 27222882 PMCID: PMC4864088 DOI: 10.1016/j.jdcr.2016.02.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
Affiliation(s)
- Annie Ferguson
- Correspondence to: Annie Ferguson, MD, Mail code: CH16D, 3303 SW Bond Ave, Portland, OR 97239-4501.CH16D, 3303 SW Bond AvePortlandOR97239-4501
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Orofacial granulomatosis (OFG) is an uncommon chronic inflammatory disorder of the orofacial region. It is characterized by subepithelial noncaseating granulomas and has a spectrum of possible clinical manifestations ranging from subtle oral mucosal swelling to permanent disfiguring fibrous swelling of the lips and face. Etiopathogenesis is unknown. A range of systemic granulomatous disorders, including Crohn disease and sarcoidosis, may cause orofacial manifestations that cannot be distinguished from those of OFG. Treatment of OFG has proven difficult and unsatisfactory, with no single therapeutic model showing consistent efficacy in reducing orofacial swelling and mucosal inflammation.
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- Arwa Al-Hamad
- Oral Medicine Unit, UCL Eastman Dental Institute, University College London, 256 Gray's Inn Road, London WC1X 8LD, UK; Dental Services, Ministry of National Guard, King Abdulaziz Medical City-Riyadh, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Oral Medicine Unit, UCL Eastman Dental Institute, University College London, 256 Gray's Inn Road, London WC1X 8LD, UK
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- Oral Medicine Unit, UCL Eastman Dental Institute, University College London, 256 Gray's Inn Road, London WC1X 8LD, UK; NIHR University College London Hospitals Biomedical Research Centre, Maple House, Suite A, 1st floor, 149 Tottenham Court Road, London W1T 7DN, UK; Oral Medicine Unit, Eastman Dental Hospital, University College London Hospitals Trust, 256 Gray's Inn Road, London WC1X 8LD, UK.
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Troiano G, Dioguardi M, Giannatempo G, Laino L, Testa NF, Cocchi R, De Lillo A, Lo Muzio L. Orofacial granulomatosis: clinical signs of different pathologies. Med Princ Pract 2015; 24:117-22. [PMID: 25592641 PMCID: PMC5588207 DOI: 10.1159/000369810] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/24/2014] [Accepted: 11/11/2014] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Orofacial granulomatosis (OFG) is an uncommon disease characterized by persistent or recurrent soft tissue enlargement, oral ulceration and a variety of other orofacial features. It could be an oral manifestation of a systemic disease. For a correct differential diagnosis, local and systemic conditions characterized by granulomatous inflammation should be excluded using appropriate clinical and laboratory investigations. In fact, the diagnosis of OFG may be confirmed only by histopathological identification of noncaseating granulomas. The literature from 1943 to 2014 was reviewed with emphasis on the etiology of OFG and on clinical manifestations of systemic pathologies associated with OFG. The precise cause of OFG is still unknown, although several theories have been suggested, such as infection, hereditary factors and allergy. OFG is a disease that has a wide spectrum of presentation, which may include the oral manifestation of a systemic condition such as Crohn's disease, sarcoidosis, granulomatosis with polyangiitis and Melkersson-Rosenthal syndrome.
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- Giuseppe Troiano
- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, Foggia University, Foggia, Italy
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, Foggia University, Foggia, Italy
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, Foggia University, Foggia, Italy
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, Foggia University, Foggia, Italy
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- Unit of Maxillofacial Surgery, Casa Sollievo della Sofferenza, S. Giovanni Rotondo, Foggia, Italy
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, Foggia University, Foggia, Italy
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, Foggia University, Foggia, Italy
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Rangdhol RV, Madhulika N, Dany A, Jeelani S, Asokan GS. Idiopathic orofacial granulomatosis - a diagnostic and treatment challenge. J Clin Diagn Res 2014; 8:ZD07-10. [PMID: 25584331 DOI: 10.7860/jcdr/2014/10047.4961] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/20/2014] [Accepted: 06/25/2014] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Orofacial granulomatosis is an uncommon disease, usually presenting as recurrent or persistent swelling of the soft tissues, predominantly lips - termed as Cheilitis Granulomatosa. Though various aetiological factors like foreign body reactions, infections, Crohn's disease and Sarcoidosis have been implicated in the disease process. Delayed Hypersensitivity reaction with a predominant Th1-mediated immune response provide further evidence to the etiopathogenesis in Orofacial granulomatosis. The term Idiopathic Orofacial Granulomatosis is used in cases with unknown aetiology. This case report describes Idiopathic Orofacial granulomatosis in a 25-year-old male patient with persistent upper lip swelling and gingival enlargement. Management with intralesional triamcinolone acetonide 40mg, twice a week for three weeks, resulted in significant remission without recurrence after a eight month follow up.
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- R Vishwanath Rangdhol
- Professor and Head, Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology, Indira Gandhi Institute of Dental Science , Pondicherry, India
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- Graduate Student, Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology, Indira Gandhi Institute of Dental Science , Pondicherry, India
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- Reader, Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology, Sri Aurobindo Institute of Medical Sciences , Indore, India
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- Reader, Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology, Indira Gandhi Institute of Dental Science , Pondicherry, India
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- Associate Professor, Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology, Tagore Dental College and Hospital , Chennai, India
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Castelo-Baz P, Seoane-Romero JM, García-Caballero L, Suárez-Peñaranda JM, Romero-Méndez MA, Varela-Centelles P. Unifocal orofacial granulomatosis in retromolar mucosa: surgical treatment with Er,Cr:YSGG laser. J Clin Exp Dent 2014; 6:e189-92. [PMID: 24790722 PMCID: PMC4002352 DOI: 10.4317/jced.51301] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/16/2013] [Accepted: 12/01/2013] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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Orofacial granulomatosis is defined by permanent or recurrent swelling of orofacial tissues with different multiform and multifocal clinical patterns. An 11-year old boy presented with a 2-month history of mucosa enlargement. Intraoral examination revealed an erythematous, polylobulated, exophytic lesion with a smooth surface located in retromolar mucosa, non-tender and non-infiltratated to palpation. The diagnosis was inflammatory lesion compatible with pyogenic granuloma and laser excision was decided. Haematological parameters were within normal range, as well as chest Xrays. These findings lead to a diagnosis of non-symptomatic orofacial granulomatosis, whose early diagnosis can minimize the impact of systemic-related disorders, like Chron’s disease.
Key words:Laser, orofacial granulomatosis, childhood, oral lesions, diagnosis.
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- Pablo Castelo-Baz
- DDS, MSc. Stomatology Department. School of Medicine and Dentistry. University of Santiago de Compostela. Spain
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- DDS, MSc. Stomatology Department. School of Medicine and Dentistry. University of Santiago de Compostela. Spain
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- DDS, MSc, PhD. Stomatology Department. School of Medicine and Dentistry. University of Santiago de Compostela. Spain
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- MD, PhD. Pathology Department. School of Medicine and Dentistry. University of Santiago de Compostela. Spain
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- MD, DDS, PhD. Stomatology Department. School of Medicine and Dentistry. University of Santiago de Compostela. Spain
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- DDS, MMedSci, MPDH, PhD. Stomatology Department. School of Medicine and Dentistry. University of Santiago de Compostela. Spain
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Flores IL, Romo SA, Tejeda Nava FJ, Roger dos Santos Silva A, Vargas PA, Paes de Almeida O, Lopes MA. Oral presentation of 10 patients with Cowden syndrome. Oral Surg Oral Med Oral Pathol Oral Radiol 2014; 117:e301-10. [PMID: 24560406 DOI: 10.1016/j.oooo.2014.01.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/11/2013] [Revised: 12/18/2013] [Accepted: 01/07/2014] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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Cowden syndrome (CS) is an autosomal dominant genodermatosis that frequently affects several tissues with hamartomatous growth. The oral cavity is quite commonly involved with papillomatous lesions, which can be crucial to early diagnosis of this disease. In this series, 10 patients with a great diversity of manifestations associated with CS are presented, in whom oral papillomatosis was a constant and relevant finding to establish the diagnosis of CS. The role of the dentist in recognizing the oral lesions, the other diagnostic criteria, the risk for the development of malignancies, and the importance of lifetime follow-up are discussed.
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- Isadora Luana Flores
- Department of Oral Diagnosis, Piracicaba Dental School, University of Campinas, Piracicaba, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Faculty of Stomatology, Autonomous University of San Luis Potosí, San Luis Potosí, Mexico
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- Department of Oral Diagnosis, Piracicaba Dental School, University of Campinas, Piracicaba, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Oral Diagnosis, Piracicaba Dental School, University of Campinas, Piracicaba, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Oral Diagnosis, Piracicaba Dental School, University of Campinas, Piracicaba, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Oral Diagnosis, Piracicaba Dental School, University of Campinas, Piracicaba, São Paulo, Brazil.
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Rana AP. Orofacial granulomatosis: A case report with review of literature. J Indian Soc Periodontol 2013; 16:469-74. [PMID: 23162350 PMCID: PMC3498725 DOI: 10.4103/0972-124x.100934] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/13/2010] [Accepted: 03/12/2012] [Indexed: 01/19/2023] Open
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Orofacial granulomatosis (OFG) encompasses conditions characterized by non-necrotizing granulomatous inflammation of the oral and maxillofacial region that present clinically as labial enlargement, perioral and/or mucosal swelling, oral ulcerations, and gingivitis. The unifying term “OFG” has been introduced to integrate the spectrum of various disorders, including Melkersson-Rosenthal syndrome and granulomatous cheilitis (which is sometimes considered to be a monosymptomatic form of Melkersson-Rosenthal syndrome), and has been shown to be associated with Crohn's disease, sarcoidosis, and infectious diseases such as tuberculosis. Although various etiological agents such as food substances, food additives, dental materials, and various microbiological agents have been implicated in the disease process, its precise pathogenesis is yet to be elucidated. Delayed type of hypersensitivity reaction appears to play a significant role, although the exact antigen inducing the immunological reaction varies in individual patients. However, evidence for the role of genetic predisposition to the disease is sparse. The underlying immunological mechanism appears to show some similarities between OFG and Crohn's disease, emphasizing the need for more comparative studies of the two entities. The aim of this article is to report a case of OFG, along with a detailed literature review of the facts and variations associated with its nomenclature, clinical presentation, and etiology. It also projects the challenges that a professional has to face in the diagnosis and treatment planning of such cases.
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- Abha Parag Rana
- Department of Periodontology, M. P. Dental College, Vadodara, Gujarat, India
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Chiandussi S, Tappuni AR, Watson TF, White A, Escudier MP, Sanderson JD, Challacombe SJ. Lip impressions: a new method for monitoring morphological changes in orofacial granulomatosis. Oral Dis 2007; 13:93-8. [PMID: 17241437 DOI: 10.1111/j.1601-0825.2006.01255.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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AIM To develop and evaluate an objective method for assessing lip size and treatment-related morphological changes in orofacial granulomatosis (OFG) patients. MATERIALS AND METHODS Patients with swollen lips because of OFG (n=21) were enrolled. A light-body polyvinylsiloxane material was used to take lip impressions before and after treatment (n=10), or during treatment (n=11). Plaster models were cast from the impressions and the lips were measured using callipers. The intra-examiner and inter-examiner reproducibility of the technique were assessed. RESULTS OFG patients had significantly larger lips than controls (P<0.0001). The coefficient of variation on repeated measurements of the same impression was 1.6% and for duplicate impressions was 2.6%. Significant reduction in lip size was shown in all 10 patients after diet restriction (P<0.002). Seven of 11 patients whose impressions were taken at least 3 months after the initiation of cinnamon- and benzoate-free diet also showed reduction in lip size during follow up (P<0.002). CONCLUSIONS Serial lip impressions appear to be reliable for routine quantification of morphological changes of the lips in OFG patients. We present a new reproducible and sensitive method for assessing changes in lip size in response to treatment in OFG.
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- S Chiandussi
- Department of Oral Medicine, King's College London Dental Institute of Guy's, King's College & St Thomas' Hospitals, London, UK
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Mergulhão P, Magro F, Pereira P, Correia R, Lopes JM, Magalhães J, Dias JM, Carneiro F, Tavarela-Veloso F. Gingival hyperplasia as a first manifestation of Crohn's disease. Dig Dis Sci 2005; 50:1946-9. [PMID: 16187201 DOI: 10.1007/s10620-005-2965-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/30/2004] [Accepted: 02/03/2005] [Indexed: 01/25/2023]
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- P Mergulhão
- Department of Internal Medicine, Hospital São João, 4200, Porto, Portugal
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Orofacial granulomatosis is an uncommon clinicopathological entity describing patients who have oral lesions characterized by persistent and/or recurrent labial enlargement, oral ulcers and a variety of other orofacial features, who on lesional biopsy have lymphoedema and non-caseating granulomas. The aetiology of oral lesions with non-caseating granulomas includes oral Crohn's disease (some patients with oral lesions will develop typical bowel symptoms of Crohn's disease in ensuing months to years), tooth-associated infections, sarcoidosis and food or contact allergies. Treatment of orofacial granulomatosis is not reliably effective and may not be always necessary, although most patients do require some medical intervention.
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- J C Leão
- Departamento de Clinica e Odontologia Preventiva, Universidade Federal de Pernambuco, Recife, PE, Brazil
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Mignogna MD, Fedele S, Lo Russo L, Adamo D, Satriano RA. Effectiveness of small-volume, intralesional, delayed-release triamcinolone injections in orofacial granulomatosis: a pilot study. J Am Acad Dermatol 2004; 51:265-8. [PMID: 15280846 DOI: 10.1016/s0190-9622(03)00769-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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BACKGROUND Orofacial granulomatosis (OFG) is an idiopathic disorder characterized by chronic orofacial swellings causing significant cosmetic and functional problems. Treatment with high-volume triamcinolone injections has been shown to be effective but requires nerve block anesthesia and causes a dramatic temporary increase of lip swelling. OBJECTIVE We have performed a noncomparative open-label pilot study in 7 patients with OFG in order to evaluate the effectiveness of small volumes of extended-release high-concentrate triamcinolone injections in reducing lip swelling and preventing recurrences. METHODS Seven patients with OFG were studied. Small-volume, intralesional, high-concentrate, extended-release triamcinolone was injected on the basis of a weekly schedule. A standard cycle consisted of 2 or 3 injection sessions over 14 or 21 days, depending on the clinical response. RESULTS After cycle completion, all patients remained without recurrences or with cosmetically acceptable slight lip enlargement for a mean time of 19 months (range, 8-30 months). No side effects were observed, except in one patient with hypopigmentation of the skin of the upper lip. CONCLUSIONS Slow-volume, intralesional, high-concentrate, extended-release triamcinolone injections appear to be effective in reducing lip enlargement in patients with OFG and do not require nerve block anesthesia or cause a temporary troublesome increase of swelling. A long disease-free period is generally obtained.
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- M D Mignogna
- Department of Odontostomatological and Maxillofacial Sciences, Section of Oral Medicine, University of Naples Federico II, Italy.
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Mignogna MD, Fedele S, Lo Russo L, Lo Muzio L. The multiform and variable patterns of onset of orofacial granulomatosis. J Oral Pathol Med 2003; 32:200-5. [PMID: 12653858 DOI: 10.1034/j.1600-0714.2003.00106.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 50] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/19/2023]
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BACKGROUND The recurrent chronic orofacial swelling caused by orofacial granulomatosis (OFG) can cause significant cosmetic and functional problems but can be prevented if the disease is diagnosed early and promptly treated. Although the enlargement of the lips is described to be the most common presenting complaint, the clinical onset of OFG may be characterized by minor associated mucosal and neurological manifestations, making early diagnosis very difficult or, sometimes, merely presumable. PATIENTS AND METHODS We retrospectively analyzed the clinical manifestations of 19 patients with OFG, who were examined at our institution between 1998 and 2002, in order to determine their initial manifestations and presenting symptoms. RESULTS A total of 10 patients showed classical recurrent enlargement of the lips (six lower; four upper) as presenting symptom. In the other nine patients, OFG onset was characterized by transient unilateral facial nerve palsy (two cases), intraoral manifestations (two cases), recurrent swelling of the periorbital area (two cases), of the chin (one case), of the zygomatic area (one case), and of the cheeks (one case). CONCLUSION Our data underlined that OFG onset could be frequently characterized by widely variable, multiform, and temporary clinical findings. Involvement of atypical sites of the orofacial region and presence of single minor manifestations may occur as presenting symptoms, often preceding the development of traditional clinical findings.
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- Michele D Mignogna
- Department of Odontostomatological and Maxillofacial Sciences, Division of Oral Medicine, University of Naples Federico II, via Pansini 5, 80131 Naples, Italy.
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