Surface anatomy of the lip for the dermatologist

J Cutan Med Surg. 2014 May-Jun;18(3):200-2. doi: 10.2310/7750.2013.13134.

Abstract

Background: Expert treatment of cutaneous facial pathology requires the correct diagnosis and precise anatomic knowledge. Lip surface anatomy is complex.

Case report: This brief report reviews the clinically relevant surface anatomy of the lip.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Carcinoma, Basal Cell / surgery*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Lip / anatomy & histology*
  • Lip Neoplasms / surgery*
  • Mohs Surgery*
  • Plastic Surgery Procedures