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Melkersson-Rosenthal syndrome: A case report
Mara Pinna1, Germano Orrù1, Gloria Denotti1
1Department of Surgical Sciences, Oral Biotechnology Laboratory Cagliari State University Cagliari Italy.
Clinical Case Reports
|February 5, 2024
Summary
Melkersson-Rosenthal syndrome (MRS) is a rare disorder often misdiagnosed. A comprehensive patient evaluation, including medical history, is crucial for accurate MRS diagnosis and timely treatment.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Dermatology
- Rare Diseases
Background:
- Melkersson-Rosenthal syndrome (MRS) is a rare neurological disorder of unknown etiology.
- MRS is characterized by orofacial granulomatosis (OFG), facial palsy, and fissured tongue, typically presenting in young adults.
- The condition's rarity and variable symptom presentation contribute to diagnostic challenges.
Keywords:
Melkersson–Rosenthal syndromeMiescher cheilitisintralesional steroidslip edemaorofacial granulomatosisrelapsing facial palsytherapy
