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Orofacial granulomatosis: a rare case report with review of literature

N RakeshSujatha S ReddyDeepa JattiThanuja Ramadoss

subject

medicine.medical_specialtymedicine.diagnostic_testbusiness.industryOdontologíaDisease:CIENCIAS MÉDICAS [UNESCO]medicine.diseaseDermatologyCiencias de la saludSurgeryRare caseFemale patientBiopsyUNESCO::CIENCIAS MÉDICASmedicineMedical historySarcoidosisOrofacial granulomatosisForeign bodybusinessGeneral Dentistry

description

The term orofacial granulomatosis (OFG) is a descriptive term used for granulomatous disorders affecting the face and oral cavity, which can occur for a variety of reasons resulting in significant morbidity. It is characterised by persistent swelling that may involve one or both the lips and /or recurrent ulcers and a variety of other orofacial features. Medical history is very important in the diagnosis of OFG as medical condition like Crohn’s disease can also present an extra intestinal manifestation of OFG. Exclusion of other entities like sarcoidosis, mycobacterial infections, foreign body reactions and biopsy helps to establish a correct diagnosis. Herein we report a case of OFG in a 55 year old female patient with review of literature.

yearjournalcountryeditionlanguage
2010-01-01
http://hdl.handle.net/10550/54504