Melkersson Rosenthal Syndrome: An unusual diagnosis and presentation

2023 - Volume 2 - Issue 2
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Summary

The Melkersson-Rosenthal syndrome is characterized as a rare neuro-muco-cutaneous clinical syndrome, whose distinctive features include the simultaneous presentation of a triad of clinical signs: recurrent facial paralysis, orofacial edema, and fissured tongue. This combined manifestation is observed in only 8% to 25% of documented cases. The case of a patient diagnosed with Melkersson-Rosenthal syndrome with a two-year history is presented. The presence of the classical triad is noteworthy, and such a comprehensive presentation is infrequently reported in the existing literature. Clinical and histopathological findings associated with the case are discussed.

Keywords

Lengua fisurada, Parálisis facial, Edema orofacial, Síndrome de Melkersson-Rosenthal, Melkersson-Rosenthal Syndrome, Fissured tongue, Orofacial swelling, Facial palsy

How to cite

NAVARRO WP, GUTIÉRREZ BS, MATURANA AA, ARAVENA SJP, MANCILLA VC. Melkersson Rosenthal Syndrome: An unusual diagnosis and presentation. Craniofac Res. 2023; 2(2):96-99.

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