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Recurrent lip swelling: a diagnostic challenge.

Sonam Lakhani¹, Sheena Barnett¹, Anwar R Tappuni²

¹Respiratory Department, Homerton University Hospital, London, UK.

BMJ Case Reports

|September 5, 2014

Summary

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Recurrent facial swelling, initially diagnosed as idiopathic angio-oedema, was found to be orofacial granulomatosis. This rare condition, presenting with lip swelling and gastrointestinal issues, requires specific diagnosis beyond standard allergy treatments.

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Area of Science:

Dermatology
Allergy and Immunology
Gastroenterology

Background:

A Caucasian woman in her late 20s presented with an 8-month history of recurrent facial angio-oedema.
Initial diagnosis was idiopathic angio-oedema, unresponsive to antihistamine treatment (40mg cetirizine/day).

Observation:

The patient reported no history of urticaria, airway symptoms, atopy, or family history of similar illness.
She also experienced intermittent gastrointestinal symptoms, including abdominal pain and diarrhea.
Routine investigations were unremarkable.

Findings:

Referral to dermatology led to a suspected diagnosis of orofacial granulomatosis.
Oral mucosa biopsy confirmed the diagnosis of this rare granulomatous disease.
Orofacial granulomatosis can be associated with Crohn's disease.

Implications:

Highlights the importance of considering orofacial granulomatosis in refractory angio-oedema cases.
Suggests a link between facial swelling, gastrointestinal symptoms, and granulomatous disease.
Emphasizes the need for a multidisciplinary approach in diagnosing rare conditions.