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2584463

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rdf:type
lifeskim:mentions
pubmed:issue
6
pubmed:dateCreated
1990-1-11
pubmed:abstractText
The Melkersson-Rosenthal syndrome is an uncommon condition of uncertain pathogenesis and cause. The classic triad of signs includes recurrent orofacial edema, recurrent facial nerve palsy, and lingua plicata. We retrospectively reviewed the medical records of 36 patients (24 women and 12 men) with elements of the Melkersson-Rosenthal syndrome. The complete triad was present in 9 (25%) patients. Orofacial involvement was the dominant feature; it occurred in all 36 patients and was the presenting sign in 15 (42%). Lingua plicata occurred in 18 (50%) patients, and peripheral facial paralysis was present in 17 (47%). Fourteen biopsy specimens were obtained, all from the orofacial region. Eight specimens revealed the classic pathologic picture of granulomatous cheilitis. No etiologic agent was identified in any of the patients. Diagnosis is difficult when all features of the triad are not present. A conservative treatment approach is recommended.
pubmed:commentsCorrections
pubmed:language
eng
pubmed:journal
pubmed:citationSubset
IM
pubmed:status
MEDLINE
pubmed:month
Dec
pubmed:issn
0190-9622
pubmed:author
pubmed:issnType
Print
pubmed:volume
21
pubmed:owner
NLM
pubmed:authorsComplete
Y
pubmed:pagination
1263-70
pubmed:dateRevised
2004-11-17
pubmed:meshHeading
pubmed:year
1989
pubmed:articleTitle
Melkersson-Rosenthal syndrome: a review of 36 patients.
pubmed:affiliation
Department of Dermatology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN 55905.
pubmed:publicationType
Journal Article