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

Authors

  • Zakaria.Chafiki

Keywords:

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.

How to Cite

Zakaria.Chafiki. (2016). Melkersson-Rosenthal Syndrome: An Atypical Presentation with Facial Diplegia (A Case Report and Literature Review). Global Journal of Medical Research, 16(J3), 13–15. Retrieved from https://medicalresearchjournal.org/index.php/GJMR/article/view/1239

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

Published

2016-10-15