Granulomatous cheilitis
Diffuse swelling of the lower lip and facial lymphoedema due to granulomatous cheilitis - ultimately she developed intestinal Crohn disease
Keywords: 60 years, Cheilitis granulomatosa, Chin, Diffuse chin swelling, Female, Lip, Lower lip swelling, Miescher cheilitis, Orofacial granulomatosis, Pre crohn disease, Skin of colour
What is granulomatous cheilitis?
Granulomatous cheilitis refers to an uncommon condition in which there is lumpy swelling of the lips. It is also known as cheilitis granulomatosa or Miescher cheilitis. It is part of the spectrum of orofacial granulomatosis including Miescher-Melkersson-Rosenthal syndrome (granulomatous cheilitis, facial palsy and fissuring of the tongue).
© DermNet
You can use or share this image if you comply with our image licence. Please provide a link back to this page.
For a high resolution, unwatermarked copy contact us here. Fees apply.
Source: dermnetnz.org