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Melkersson-Rosenthal syndrome: a case report
1Department of Neurology, Mackay Memorial Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan, R.O.C.
Zhonghua Yi Xue Za Zhi = Chinese Medical Journal; Free China Ed
|November 1, 1993
Summary
Melkersson-Rosenthal syndrome (MRS), a rare disorder causing facial swelling and paralysis, is often misdiagnosed. This case highlights the importance of recognizing MRS, even with only two key symptoms present.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Dermatology
- Genetics
Background:
- Melkersson-Rosenthal syndrome (MRS) is a rare neurological disorder.
- It is characterized by orofacial swelling, recurrent facial nerve paralysis, and a plicated tongue.
- The rarity of MRS often leads to misdiagnosis, with cases frequently mistaken for Bell's palsy.