Orofacial Granulomatosis Flashcards
1
Q
Angio-oedema
A
oedema of the oral facial soft tissues due to an increase in fluid exudate from the cappaliaries but no lymphatic drainage
settles 24-48hrs
2
Q
What type of hypersenstivity reaction is angio-odemea
A
type I
3
Q
What is orofacial granulomatosis
A
it happens due to a granuloma in the soft tissue
Causes formation of giant cells and obstructs lymphatics
4
Q
What type of hypersenstivity reaction is orofacial granulomatosis
A
Type IV
5
Q
Symptoms of orofacial granulomatosis
A
non tender swelling of one or both the lips
cheeks looks corrugated
gums bright red
6
Q
Managment of orofacial granulomatosis
A
Dietary exclusion for 3months
Micanozole for angular cheliltis
Intralesion steriod injections - triminolone
Steriods and immunosuppressants
Imfilimab (monoclonal antibody)
Surgery
