OFG Flashcards
1
Q
What is OFG
A
Oedema in oral + facial soft tissue
Blockage of lymphatic drainage due to an immune reaction
2
Q
Examples of other granulomatous diseases
A
- Sarcoidosis
- Tuberculosis
- Crohns
3
Q
Common features of OFG
A
- Occur at any age
- Common in later childhood and adolescence
4
Q
Investigations for child with OFG
A
Screen for Crohns
Patient aware of importance of altered bowel habit or abdominal pain
Growth monitoring
Faecal Carprotectin assay
5
Q
Management of OFG
A
3 month dietary exclusion
+
Medical therapy
6
Q
What foods to avoid during exclusion diet trial
A
Containing:
Benzoic acid
Sorbic acid
Cinnamon products
Chocolate
7
Q
Medical therapy when exclusion trial has failed
A
Miconazole
- Angular cheilitis
Topical to lip swelling
- Tarcolimus ointment 0.03%
Systemic tx for immune modulation
- Azathioprine
