Macrocheilia Explained

Macrocheilia
Field:	dermatology

Macrocheilia^[1] is a condition of permanent swelling of the lip that results from greatly distended lymphatic spaces. This causes an abnormal largeness of the lips. This is sometimes seen in leprosy patients.

See also

• Nevus psiloliparus
• List of cutaneous conditions

External links

• eMedicine: Lip reduction

Notes and References

1. Book: Rapini, Ronald P. . Bolognia, Jean L. . Jorizzo, Joseph L. . Dermatology: 2-Volume Set . Mosby . St. Louis . 2007 . 978-1-4160-2999-1 .