Lesion of a lower lip scar--an initial presentation of sarcoidosis.
The development of sarcoidosis at the site of previous scar is unusual and may be the first sign of systemic disease. Sarcoidosis on a lower lip scar persisting for 13 years, which pointed to examination for internal manifestations, is presented along with a review of the subject
Ribeiro de Castro
Maria Cristina
MC
Outpatient Clinic of Oral Dermatology, Department of Dermatology and Postgraduate Course, Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Maya
Tullia Cuzzi
TC
Pereira
Lea Freitas
LF
Lugon
Nilza Viana
NV
Ramos-e-Silva
Marcia
M
D000328:Adult; D002921:Cicatrix; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008047:Lip Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology; D012507:Sarcoidosis / Q000175:diagnosis; D017565:Sarcoidosis, Pulmonary / Q000175:diagnosis