title: Lesion of a lower lip scar--an initial presentation of sarcoidosis.
abstract: 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
authors.affiliation: Outpatient Clinic of Oral Dermatology, Department of Dermatology and Postgraduate Course, Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
authors.forename: Maria Cristina
authors.initials: MC
authors.lastname: Ribeiro de Castro
authors.forename: Tullia Cuzzi
authors.initials: TC
authors.lastname: Maya
authors.forename: Lea Freitas
authors.initials: LF
authors.lastname: Pereira
authors.forename: Nilza Viana
authors.initials: NV
authors.lastname: Lugon
authors.forename: Marcia
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Ramos-e-Silva
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D002921:Cicatrix; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008047:Lip Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology; D012507:Sarcoidosis / Q000175:diagnosis; D017565:Sarcoidosis, Pulmonary / Q000175:diagnosis