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Melkersson-Rosenthal syndrome.

B Azaz, D W Nitzan

    Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, and Oral Pathology
    |March 1, 1984
    PubMed
    Summary

    Melkersson-Rosenthal syndrome, a rare condition, can cause significant lip enlargement. Surgical excision effectively reduced lip size in a patient after growth had stopped.

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    Area of Science:

    • Neurology
    • Dermatology
    • Otolaryngology

    Background:

    • Melkersson-Rosenthal syndrome is a rare neurological disorder characterized by facial nerve palsy, recurrent orofacial edema, and a plicated tongue.
    • The syndrome's etiology remains largely unknown, though genetic and autoimmune factors are suspected.
    • Orofacial edema, particularly lip enlargement, can significantly impact a patient's quality of life and may necessitate intervention.

    Observation:

    • A case of Melkersson-Rosenthal syndrome is presented, featuring marked upper lip enlargement, a plicated tongue, and recurrent migraine headaches.
    • The patient's upper lip enlargement had reached a stable, maximal size.
    • Associated symptoms included a plicated tongue and chronic migraine headaches.

    Findings:

    • Surgical intervention was performed to address the persistent macrocheilia (enlarged lip).
    • A broad and deep wedge-shaped excision was executed from the oral side of the upper lip.
    • The surgical approach successfully reduced the lip size post-stabilization of growth.

    Implications:

    • Surgical reduction of lip size is a viable treatment option for macrocheilia in Melkersson-Rosenthal syndrome once growth has ceased.
    • This case highlights the importance of a multidisciplinary approach in managing complex cases of Melkersson-Rosenthal syndrome.
    • Further research into the underlying mechanisms of orofacial edema in this syndrome may lead to novel therapeutic strategies.

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