Oliver DW, Scott MJL. Lip reduction cheiloplasty for Miescher's granulomatous macrocheilitis (Cheilitis granulomatosa) in childhood.
Clin Exp Dermatol 2002;
27:129-31. [PMID:
11952705 DOI:
10.1046/j.1365-2230.2002.00974.x]
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Abstract
Miescher's granulomatous macrocheilitis (cheilitis granulomatosa) is a mono- symptomatic presentation of Melkersson-Rosenthal Syndrome which is characterized by granulomatous swelling of the lips, and can affect both children and adults. We report the successful outcome following lip reduction surgery on an 11-year-old boy. We suggest that surgery may have a role in the management of those patients who have failed to respond to medical treatment.
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