Oral Med Revision - Granulomatous Disease

Question 1

OFG & Oral Crohn’s

Answer 1

clinically indistinguishable
consideration of GI investigation; ask re GI symptoms & diet i.e. fizzy drinks, tomatoes, processed foods

Question 2

signs & symptoms OFG

Answer 2

persistent or recurrent swelling of the lips and face, often accompanied by oral ulcers, and a “cobblestone” appearance of the inner cheeks. Other symptoms may include cracked lips, dry, red, peeling skin around the mouth, difficulty speaking or eating, and in some cases, facial numbness or paralysis.

Question 3

mx of OFG / oral crohns

Answer 3

refer to OM
topical steroids
avoidance diet
intralesional steroid
biologics for crohn’s i.e. infliximab