Melkersson-Rosenthal Syndrome: a Case Report of the Classic Triad

Molook Torabi; Mehrnaz Karimi Afshar; Hoda Barati

doi:10.30476/DENTJODS.2019.77804.

Melkersson-Rosenthal Syndrome: a Case Report of the Classic Triad

J Dent (Shiraz). 2020 Dec;21(4):335-337. doi: 10.30476/DENTJODS.2019.77804..

Authors

Molook Torabi¹, Mehrnaz Karimi Afshar², Hoda Barati³

Affiliations

¹ Kerman Social Determinants on Oral Health Research Center, Dept. of Oral Pathology, School of Dentistry, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran.
² Resident, Dept. of Prosthodontics, School of Dentistry, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
³ Resident, Dept. of Oral Medicine, School of Dentistry, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.

Abstract

Melkersson-Rosenthal syndrome (MRS) is a rare neurological condition that includes a triad of symptoms including recurring facial paralysis, orofacial swelling, and fissured tongue. The diagnosis and treatment of this syndrome is difficult since the classic triad is rarely possible to see in its complete form. The etiology of MRS is unknown, but it is thought to be caused by various factors such as infections, genetic predisposition, immune deficiency, food intolerance, and stress. This case report presents a 22- year-old male patient with classical triad of MRS.

Keywords: Case report; Classic type; Melkersson-Rosenthal syndrome.

Publication types

Case Reports