Hafiz A, Mufeed A, Kandasamy G, Krishnapillai R. Uncommon inflammatory swelling of the lips: orofacial granulomatosis.
BMJ Case Rep 2016;
2016:bcr-2015-211860. [PMID:
26759437 DOI:
10.1136/bcr-2015-211860]
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Abstract
Orofacial granulomatosis (OFG) is an unusual condition associated with permanent or recurrent swelling of orofacial tissues together with oral mucosal ulceration and a variety of orofacial characteristics. The chronic inflammation inherent to OFG often displays granulomas in the subepithelial stroma. We present a case of OFG and its management. The patient responded to intralesional injections of corticosteroids.
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