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Learn About Cheilitis Glandularis

What is the definition of Cheilitis Glandularis?
Cheilitis glandularis is a rare inflammatory disorder of the lip. It is characterized by swelling of the lip with hyperplasia of the salivary glands; secretion of a clear, thick mucus; and variable inflammation. Chronic exposure of the mucous membrane on the lower lip to the environment leads to erosion, ulceration, crusting, and, occasionally, infection. In Caucasians, it is associated with a relatively high incidence of squamous cell carcinoma of the lip. Although there may be a genetic susceptibility, no definitive cause has been established.
What are the alternative names for Cheilitis Glandularis?
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Who are the top Cheilitis Glandularis Local Doctors?
Samson Lee
Advanced in Cheilitis Glandularis
Otolaryngology | Plastic Surgery | Pediatric Otolaryngology
Advanced in Cheilitis Glandularis
Otolaryngology | Plastic Surgery | Pediatric Otolaryngology

Proliance Surgeons

1231 116th Ave NE #915, 
Bellevue, WA 
Languages Spoken:
English
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth

Samson J. Lee, MD, graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology and Minor in Music Performance. He then graduated from Duke University School of Medicine and was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha society for academic excellence. At Duke University, Dr. Lee received the Howard Hughes Medical Student Investigator Award twice for his research on immunotherapy of brain tumors. He then completed a general surgery internship at the University of Washington. This was followed by a year of research in pediatric craniofacial biology as a National Institutes of Health Scholar.Following this, Dr. Lee completed an otolaryngology-head and neck surgery residency over four years at the University of Washington. He then went on to complete extensive additional training in facial cosmetic and reconstructive plastic surgery in California. He completed his fellowship by achieving the second highest board examination score in the nation for facial plastic and reconstructive surgery earning him the Jack P. Anderson Award from the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.Dr. Lee's practice is focused on general medical and surgical problems of the head and neck with a focus on facial cosmetic and reconstructive surgery. In addition to performing cosmetic procedures, he has extensive training and experience in facial reconstruction after trauma and skin cancer removal, including rhinoplasty.Dr. Lee is double-board certified in otolaryngology-head and neck surgery as well as cosmetic and reconstructive facial plastic surgery. He is also a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Division of Facial Plastic Surgery at the University of Washington. He regularly teaches residents facial plastic cosmetic and reconstructive surgery techniques at affiliated University of Washington Hospitals. Dr. Lee has been selected as a "Seattle Top Doctor" in both Seattle and Seattle Metropolitan Magazine for otolaryngology and facial plastic cosmetic and reconstructive surgery every year since 2011. Dr. Lee is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cheilitis Glandularis. His top areas of expertise are Aseptic and Alopecic Nodules of Scalp (AANS), Nasal Septal Hematoma, Low Nasal Bridge, and Perichondritis.

Elite in Cheilitis Glandularis
Elite in Cheilitis Glandularis
Brazil. Drs. Pinto And Nico Are From The Department Of Dermatology, 
Sao Paulo, SP, BR 

Marcello Nico practices in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Nico is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Cheilitis Glandularis. Their top areas of expertise are Cheilitis Glandularis, Melkersson-Rosenthal Syndrome, Anonychia Congenita, and Discoid Lupus Erythematosus (DLE).

 
 
 
 
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Christopher A. Zagar
Experienced in Cheilitis Glandularis
Family Medicine
Experienced in Cheilitis Glandularis
Family Medicine

Atrium Health Primary Care One Health Family Medicine

9611 Sherrill Estates Road, Suite B, 
Huntersville, NC 
Languages Spoken:
English
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth

Christopher Zagar is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Huntersville, North Carolina. Dr. Zagar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cheilitis Glandularis. His top areas of expertise are Tension Headache, Cheilitis Glandularis, Torticollis, and Ankylosing Vertebral Hyperostosis with Tylosis. Dr. Zagar is currently accepting new patients.

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Published Date: May 02, 2022
Published By: Genetic and Rare Diseases Informnation Center