A case of Melkersson-Resenthal syndrome.
- Author:
Seok June LEE
;
Young Ho CHO
;
Kyu Kwang WHANG
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
Melkersson-Rosenthal Syndrome
- MeSH:
Facial Expression;
Facial Nerve;
Facial Paralysis;
Female;
Humans;
Injections, Intralesional;
Lip;
Melkersson-Rosenthal Syndrome;
Tongue, Fissured;
Young Adult
- From:Korean Journal of Dermatology
1993;31(5):792-795
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
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.
