title: Persistent upper lip swelling caused by foreign body infection: a case report.
abstract: Persistent lip swelling can be a diagnostic challenge. We report an unusual case of lip edema in the setting of lip surgery 30 years before presentation and because of retained foreign material. This case highlights the importance of accurate historical information and aggressive diagnostic methods in assessing persistent lip swelling.
authors.affiliation: Medical Service, James H. Quillen VA Medical Center, Mountain Home, TN, USA.
authors.forename: Hiren
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Patel
authors.forename: Lini
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Bhatia
authors.forename: George
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: McQueen
authors.forename: Jonathan
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Moorman
mesh_terms: D004322:Drainage / Q000295:instrumentation*; D004487:Edema / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D005151:Facial Injuries / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D005547:Foreign Bodies / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D007049:Iatrogenic Disease; D008046:Lip / Q000601:surgery; D008047:Lip Diseases / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D008875:Middle Aged; D012086:Reoperation; D013530:Surgical Wound Infection / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery