Granulomatous cheilitis: a rare case report
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https://doi.org/10.18203/issn.2455-4529.IntJResDermatol20242364Keywords:
Granulomatous cheilitis, Melkersson-Rosenthal syndrome, Granulomatous disorderAbstract
Granulomatous cheilitis is a rare granulomatous disorder characterized by a recurrent firm swelling of one or both lips. This is called the cheilitis granulomatosa of Miescher (CGM) when it occurs in isolation. It is called Melkersson-Rosenthal syndrome (MRS) if the classical triad of recurrent or persistent orofacial edema, plicated or fissured tongue (lingua plicata), and relapsing peripheral facial nerve paralysis is present. A 40-year-old female patient came to the Dermatology Department with persistent painless swelling of both lips and perioral area for the last one year. On histopathological examination there was a nodular tuberculoid granulomatous inflammation in patchy pattern present throughout the submucosa. The granuloma consists of lymphocytes, histiocytes and occasional plasma cells. AFB stain and PAS stain were negative. Diagnosis of granulomatous cheilitis was made and patient was put on tab clofazimine and intralesional corticosteroids. The case is being reported due to its rarity and the role of dermatopathologist to make a diagnosis.
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