Exam questionKROK 2Dentistry ยท 2014
A 40-year-old male patient complains of having experienced seasonal pain (in spring and summer), and a burning sensation in the lips for 3 years. Examination reveals edema and hyperemia of the vermilion border of the lower lip, numerous erosions sized 2-3 mm, crusts and cracks in the mouth corners. Palpation causes moderate pain, regional lymph nodes are not enlarged, the perioral skin is not changed. What is most likely provisional diagnosis?
Answer options
- Eczematous cheilitis
- Lichen planus, erosive form
- Actinic cheilitis
- Exfoliative cheilitis, edematous form
- Mycotic angular cheilitis
Correct answer
Actinic cheilitis
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