title: Macrocheilia due to lymphangiectasia.
abstract: A case of symmetrical, diffuse macrocheilia due to lymphangiectasia is presented. No primary cause for this case or for many other pathologic forms of macrocheilia has been established. Tranverse mucosal wedge resection of the lip with mucosal advancement, however, is a satisfactory method of treatment.
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D002613:Cheilitis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008200:Lymphangiectasis / Q000150:complications*