Plasma cell cheilitis in an elderly female: A case report
Journal of the Philippine Dermatological Society
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: 57-60, 2023.
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ABSTRACT
Introduction@#Plasma cell cheilitis (PCC) is a rare, chronic inflammatory dermatitis of unknown etiology. Due to the limited number of cases reported, no guidelines have been established for its treatment. We present a case of PCC clinically similar to actinic cheilitis or mucosal lichen planus, and squamous cell carcinoma but showed response to topical tacrolimus 0.1% ointment. @*Case Report@#A 62-year-old female with extreme fondness to piping hot food presented with a solitary painful ulceration with some pustules and bleeding on the lower lip with three (3) months duration. Skin punch biopsy revealed a dense band-like infiltrate of plasma cells which is consistent with Plasma cell cheilitis. The patient was given tacrolimus 0.1% ointment and showed significant improvement after a month of treatment.@*Conclusion@#PCC is a rare condition that should still be considered in patients presenting with persistent cheilitis. Clinical and histological correlation is advised for proper management and prognostication.
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WPRIM (Pacífico Occidental)
Asunto principal:
Células Plasmáticas
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Queilitis
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Tacrolimus
Idioma:
Inglés
Revista:
Journal of the Philippine Dermatological Society
Año:
2023
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