Management of orofacial granulomatosis.
Br J Hosp Med (Lond)
; 29(3): 1-16, 2023 Mar 02.
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| ID: mdl-36989148
ABSTRACT
Orofacial granulomatosis is a chronic relapsing-remitting inflammatory condition that shares a similar phenotypic presentation to some other granulomatous diseases, particularly Crohn's disease. However, subtle clinical and pathological differences justify it as a separate disease entity. Previous studies have assessed the effectiveness of interventions used in the management of orofacial granulomatosis. This article reviews the management options available. A literature search was conducted to identify studies, in English, which assessed the effect of non-pharmacological and pharmacological interventions in the treatment of orofacial granulomatosis. The interventions were categorised into dietary modification, pharmacological (topical, intralesional and systemic therapy), surgery and psychological. A combination of interventions is often required to effectively manage each patient. There is convincing evidence that diet plays a role in disease severity. In patients where dietary manipulation alone is unsuccessful, topical, intralesional and/or systemic treatment may be considered to manage the condition.
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Collection:
01-internacional
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MEDLINE
Main subject:
Crohn Disease
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Granulomatosis, Orofacial
Limits:
Humans
Language:
En
Journal:
Br J Hosp Med (Lond)
Journal subject:
HOSPITAIS
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MEDICINA
Year:
2023
Document type:
Article
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