Granulomatous cheilitis (Miescher)

Summary A case of granulomatous cheilitis (Miescher) is reported. No aetiological factors could be determined and investigation failed to demonstrate evidence of sarcoidosis or of tuberculosis. The histology was not typical of these tatter conditions, but was consistent with that of Crohn's disease although there was no systemic evidence for this disorder. The occurrence of labial Crohn's disease preceding other manifestations has only recently been described (Carr, 1974). Careful assessment of this case and review of the literature has led us to the conclusion that granulomatous cheilitis is a distinct entity, although it can be difficult to distinguish from labial Crohn's disease.