A case of Melkersson-Rosenthal syndrome.
- Author:
Jae Yong BAHN
1
;
Young Suck RO
Author Information
1. Deparment of Dermatology, Hanyang University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
Melkersson-Rosenthal syndrome;
Clofazimine
- MeSH:
Clofazimine;
Facial Nerve;
Korea;
Melkersson-Rosenthal Syndrome*;
Paralysis
- From:Korean Journal of Dermatology
2000;38(3):383-386
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Melkersson-Rosenthal syndrome(MRS) is a rare neuro-muco-cutaneous disease of unknown origin. The classic triad of this clinically defined entity consists of orofacial swelling, facial nerve palsy, and lingua plitica. MRS may occur as a complete triad of symptoms or a combination of any features of the classic triad, termed monosymptomatic and oligosymptomatic forms. The complete triad has been reported to occur in only 10% to 20% in different series. Because of the rarity of reported cases in Korea, we report a case of complete form of MRS, in which clofazimine showed a partial response.
