A Case with Recurrent Facial Palsy: Melkersson-Rosenthal Syndrome

A Case with Recurrent Facial Palsy: Melkersson-Rosenthal Syndrome

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Melkersson-Rosenthal syndrome (MRS) is a rare neuromucocutaneous syndrome characterized by recurrent facial paralysis, orofacial 2-Layer Wood Sign edema and fissured tongue.Oligosymptomatic and monosymptomatic forms are more common than the triad.The presence of two manifestations or one Twin Bed w/Storage manifestation with granulomatous cheilitis in biopsy is sufficient to make diagnosis of Melkersson-Rosenthal syndrome.We present a 12 years-old male who is diagnosed Melkersson-Rosenthal syndrome.

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