Korean J Dermatol.  1993 Oct;31(5):792-795.

A case of Melkersson-Resenthal syndrome

Abstract

The Melkersson-Rosenthal syndrome consists of the associated of indings of facial nerve paralysis, facial swelling and scrotal tongue. We report a case of MRS where a 20 year old female had diffuse swelling on her face and lips for 10 years. This was also accompaiined with difficulty of facial expression and fissured tongue. The improved with intralesional injection: of triamcinolon acetonide 40mg for 3 consecutive weeks and 2 every other week.

Keyword

Melkersson-Rosenthal Syndrome

MeSH Terms

Facial Expression
Facial Nerve
Facial Paralysis
Female
Humans
Injections, Intralesional
Lip
Melkersson-Rosenthal Syndrome
Tongue, Fissured
Young Adult
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