Orofacial Granulomatosis Treated with Dietary Therapy

Abstract

We report a case of orofacial granulomatosis （OFG） that was treated with dietary therapy. The patient was a 16-year-old male who came to our hospital with a chief complaint of buccal mucosa pain when opening the mouth. A biopsy of the buccal mucosa was performed and was histopathologically diagnosed as granuloma without necrosis. Systemic examination revealed no findings suggestive of Crohn’s disease or sarcoidosis. Based on the clinical and pathological findings, OFG was diagnosed and the patient was started on a 12-week diet. Two days later, the pain improved and the lips and oral mucosa normalized over time.