Granulomatous cheilitis of Miescher: a rare entity

Granulomatous cheilitis of Miescher: a rare entity

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Abstract Background Granulomatous cheilitis (GC) is a rare entity of unknown etiology.It is a chronic inflammatory disorder with a predilection Console Tables for young females.It is characterized by asymptomatic unrelenting swelling of lips.

It is a monosymptomatic form or an incomplete variant of Melkersson-Rosenthal syndrome (a triad of recurrent orofacial swelling, relapsing facial paralysis, and fissuring of the tongue).Case presentation We herewith report a case of a 27-year-old female, presenting with persistent upper lip swelling, for 3 months.Biopsy from the lesion revealed features of granulomatous cheilitis.

Conclusion GC should be borsa a spalla considered in the differential diagnosis of unrelenting swelling in the lip.Spontaneous remission is rare, and recurrences are common.Corticosteroids used for treatment provide temporary improvement.