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Leah Cohen1, Jessica M Farahi1, Merrick A Brodsky1
1Dr. Cohen is from the Department of Dermatology, Florida International University Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine, Miami. Drs. Farahi, Brodsky, High, and Hugh are from the Department of Dermatology, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora. Dr. High also is from the Department of Dermatopathology.
Plasma cell cheilitis (PCC) is a rare lip condition. Early diagnosis can be challenging, but a third biopsy confirmed PCC in a patient whose condition progressed, leading to successful topical corticosteroid treatment.
Area of Science:
- Dermatology
- Oral Medicine
Background:
- Plasma cell cheilitis (PCC) is an uncommon condition affecting the lip mucosa.
- It presents as a red-brown patch or plaque, potentially progressing to erosions and edema.
- Nonspecific clinical findings can mimic other conditions, delaying diagnosis.
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