Lip reduction cheiloplasty for Miescher's granulomatous macrocheilitis (Cheilitis granulomatosa) in childhood.
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.
Oliver
David W
DW
Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Stoke Mandeville Hospital, Mandeville Road, Aylesbury, HP21 8AL, UK. davidoliver@ukgateway.net
Scott
M J L
MJ
D001828:Body Image; D002648:Child; D006801:Humans; D008047:Lip Diseases / Q000601:surgery*; D008297:Male; D008556:Melkersson-Rosenthal Syndrome / Q000601:surgery*; D016896:Treatment Outcome