Macrocheilia

Medical condition
Macrocheilia
SpecialtyDermatology

Macrocheilia[1] is a condition of permanent swelling of the lip that results from greatly distended lymphatic spaces. This causes an abnormal largeness of the lips. This is sometimes seen in leprosy patients.

See also

References

  1. ^ Rapini, Ronald P.; Bolognia, Jean L.; Jorizzo, Joseph L. (2007). Dermatology: 2-Volume Set. St. Louis: Mosby. ISBN 978-1-4160-2999-1.

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Classification
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  • eMedicine: Lip reduction
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Congenital malformations and deformations of face and neck
Face
  • jaw: Otocephaly
  • mouth: Macrostomia
  • Microstomia
Neck
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Oral mucosaLining of mouth
Periodontium (gingiva, periodontal ligament, cementum, alveolus) – Gums and tooth-supporting structures
Periapical, mandibular and maxillary hard tissues – Bones of jaws
Temporomandibular joints, muscles of mastication and malocclusionsJaw joints, chewing muscles and bite abnormalities
Stomatognathic systemTeeth, jaws, tongue and associated soft tissues
Orofacial soft tissues – Soft tissues around the mouth
Other


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