Cheilitis granulomatosa associated with allergic contact dermatitis to betel quid

Contact Dermatitis. 2008 Apr;58(4):246-7. doi: 10.1111/j.1600-0536.2007.01269.x.

Abstract

Cheilitis granulomatosa (CG) is a rare disorder of unknown origin, which is characterized clinically by painless, recurrent or persistent swelling of 1 or both lips. Betel quids, composed of betel nuts (seeds of the Areca catechu), slake lime, and Piper betel leaf/or Piper betel inflorescence, are widely used in Asia and strongly associated with oral mucosal disease. It has also been found to be a cause of contact leukomelanosis because of its ingredients of various chemicals. We describe a case of CG induced by betel quid chewing.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Areca
  • Dermatitis, Allergic Contact / diagnosis
  • Dermatitis, Allergic Contact / etiology*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Mastication
  • Melkersson-Rosenthal Syndrome / chemically induced*
  • Patch Tests
  • Piper betle / adverse effects*
  • Plant Components, Aerial / adverse effects*