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James Scuibba

Diagnosis

Crohn disease perleche granulomatous reaction cheilitis

Body Site

buccal mucosa mouth

Age

13 years

Pigmentation

light

Organization

Color

red

Morphology

papule

Pattern

symmetric

Comments

These changes are consistent with but not specific of Crohn disease.

Description

A biopsy of the buccal mucosa revealed focal and diffuse chronic inflammation with scattered non-caseating epitheloid granulomas. Special stains were negative for acid fast bacteria, fungus, and polarizing microscopy was negative for foreign material.

Categories

granulomatous disorder cutaneous sign of systemic disease dental/oral disorder gastrointestinal disorder

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5/3/2009 20:24:41

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