Melkersson-Rosenthal sindrom

Abstract

Melkersson-Rosenthal syndrome (MRS) is manifested by recurrent edema in the region of the face or oral cavity, paralysis of facial muscles and fissured tongue. It is a rare, granulomatous disease of unknown cause. We report a case of a patient with the complete clinical triad of MRS symptoms.

Keywords

• melkersson-rosenthal syndrome
• nervus facialis
• facial edema
• fissured tongue