Orofacial granulomatosis and diet therapy: a review of the literature and two clinical cases

An Bras Dermatol. 2018 Jan-Feb;93(1):80-85. doi: 10.1590/abd1806-4841.20185828.

Abstract

Orofacial granulomatosis is a nonspecific term that contains a wide variety of granulomatous entities, which share a clinical and histopathological presentation. It manifests as persistent or recurrent orofacial swelling, amongst other findings. Idiopathic orofacial granulomatosis, characterized by an absence of systemic granulomatous disease, is a diagnosis of exclusion. The main differential diagnosis is Crohn's disease. Its pathogenesis is unknown, however, it seems to be immune-mediated. Patch-test sensitivity to multiple allergens is well documented. Currently, therapeutic options consider restrictive diets, topical, intralesional, and systemic agents. First-line therapy is currently a matter of debate. We present a review of the value of diet therapy in this syndrome, along with two illustrative cases.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Granulomatosis, Orofacial / diagnosis
  • Granulomatosis, Orofacial / diet therapy*
  • Granulomatosis, Orofacial / pathology
  • Humans
  • Immunoglobulin E / blood
  • Male
  • Mouth Mucosa / pathology
  • Skin Tests
  • Young Adult

Substances

  • Immunoglobulin E