The Journal of the Association of Physicians of Tamil Nadu Issue 4

A Case of Recurrent and Persistent Lip Swelling- A Case Report

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AUTHORS

Malathi1,  G. Vimala2,  M. Ramya1,  G. Sneha3

1 –  Associate Professor, Department of General Medicine,
2 –  Professor and Principal, Tamilnadu Government Dental College and Hospital
3 –  Junior Resident, Tamilnadu Government Dental College and Hospital

HISTORY

Available Online: December 2022

ABSTRACT

Orofacial granulomatosis is a chronic inflammatory disorder characterized by persistent or recurrent soft tissue swelling. Differential diagnosis includes a wide spectrum of diseases, like hereditary angioneurotic edema, Crohn’s disease, tuberculosis, sarcoidosis, allergic reactions, C1 esterase inhibitor deficiency.

KEYWORDS

Orofacial granulomatosis, chronic idiopathic angioedema, gingivectomy, Melkersson-Rosenthal syndrome, Crohn’s disease

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© 2022 Dr. Vijay Viswanathan, published by Association of Physicians of India-Tamilnadu State Chapter

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