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
  • lip: Macrocheilia
  • Microcheilia
Neck
Ungrouped


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