Persistent upper lip swelling caused by foreign body infection: a case report.
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.
Patel
Hiren
H
Medical Service, James H. Quillen VA Medical Center, Mountain Home, TN, USA.
Bhatia
Lini
L
McQueen
George
G
Moorman
Jonathan
J
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