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Cheilitis Granulomatosa – A Rare Case Report
Cheilitis granulomatosa (CG) is a disorder affecting the orofacial region with a clinical picture of diffuse, firm, nontender swelling of the one or both the lips that may or may not occur in conjunction with gingival enlargement. As the etiology remains unknown, the treatment of CG remains challenging. Delay in diagnosis or treating CG leads to permanent induration of the lip that compromises ...
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ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: Anales de Medicina Interna
سال: 2003
ISSN: 0212-7199
DOI: 10.4321/s0212-71992003000200016