HistoryThis section has been translated automatically.
Schuermann, 1960
DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.
Chronic plasmacellular inflammation of the lips. Variety of Plasmocytosis circumorificialis, s.a. Balanoposthitis chronica circumscripta plasmacellularis.
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Clinical featuresThis section has been translated automatically.
Lacquer-like shiny, brownish-red single spot on the lip with increased vulnerability.
HistologyThis section has been translated automatically.
Atrophic epithelium; band-shaped plasmacellular infiltrate.
Differential diagnosisThis section has been translated automatically.
External therapyThis section has been translated automatically.
Test with glucocorticoid (adhesive) ointment (e.g. Volon A adhesive ointment, Pandel ointment). Removal of local irritation factors (reduce bleeding and lead to a better response of the glucocorticoids).
Internal therapyThis section has been translated automatically.
If glucocorticoids (medium dosage) such as prednisolone (e.g. Decortin H) are strongly expressed, 40-60 mg/kg bw/day with slow dose reduction.
LiteratureThis section has been translated automatically.
- Rocha N et al (2004) Plasma cell cheilitis. J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol 18: 96-98
- Schuermann H (1960) Plasmocytosis circumorificialis. German dentist Z 15: 601-607
- Sollberg S, Altmeyer P, Holzmann H (1985) Cheilitis plasmacellularis - a rare special form of plasmocytosis circumorificialis. Nude. Dermat. 11: 165–167
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