Abstract Background Granulomatous cheilitis (GC) is a rare entity of unknown etiology.It is a chronic inflammatory disorder 4 in 1 Can Cooler with a predilection for young females.It is characterized by asymptomatic unrelenting swelling of lips.It is a monosymptomatic form or an incomplete variant of Melkersson-Rosenthal syndrome (a triad of recurrent orofacial swelling, relapsing facial paralysis, and fissuring of the tongue).Case presentation We herewith report a case of a 27-year-old female, presenting with persistent upper lip swelling, for 3 months.
Biopsy from the lesion revealed features of granulomatous Accessories cheilitis.Conclusion GC should be considered in the differential diagnosis of unrelenting swelling in the lip.Spontaneous remission is rare, and recurrences are common.Corticosteroids used for treatment provide temporary improvement.