Orofacial granulomatosis: a diagnostic problem for the unwary and a management dilemma. Case reports.
Orofacial granulomatosis is a condition that may be difficult to diagnose for those unfamiliar with the entity. This paper describes two cases and addresses the presentation, pathogenesis and treatment. The clinical recognition of this condition is important as is the subsequent investigation by an appropriate specialist. Management of patients needs to take into account the results of further investigations, the patient's expectations, and the severity of the condition.
Clayden
A M
AM
Department of Dentistry, University of Queensland.
Bleys
C M
CM
Jones
S F
SF
Savage
N W
NW
Aldred
M J
MJ
D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002613:Cheilitis / Q000473:pathology; D002648:Child; D002908:Chronic Disease; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005145:Face; D005260:Female; D015726:Giant Cells / Q000473:pathology; D005886:Gingival Hypertrophy / Q000473:pathology; D006099:Granuloma / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D008047:Lip Diseases / Q000473:pathology; D008297:Male; D009059:Mouth Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology / Q000628:therapy; D009061:Mouth Mucosa / Q000473:pathology; D012460:Sulfasalazine / Q000627:therapeutic use
D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents; D012460:Sulfasalazine