Melkersson-Rosenthal Syndrome: An Atypical Presentation with Facial Diplegia (A Case Report and Literature Review)

Zakaria.Chafiki

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Zakaria.Chafiki

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facial paralysis - fissured tongue - macrocheilia - melkersson-rosenthal- facial diplegia

Abstract

Melkersson-Rosenthal Syndrome is a rare entity of unknown etiology, characterized by the triad of symptoms: recurrent face and / or lip swelling, cracked or scrotal tongue and peripheral facial palsy. This symptomatology is often incomplete. It usually begins in childhood and relapses are common. We report a case of a patient with MRS followed in the ENT and Neck Surgery department of the University Hospital August 20th of Casablanca.

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Melkersson-Rosenthal Syndrome: An Atypical Presentation with Facial Diplegia (A Case Report and Literature Review). (2016). Global Journal of Medical Research, 16(35), 13-15. https://medicalresearchjournal.org/index.php/GJMR/article/view/

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