A Case of Melkersson-Rosenthal Syndrome Treated With 5-FU

Ear Nose Throat J. 2021 Sep;100(6_suppl):873S-875S. doi: 10.1177/01455613211038391. Epub 2021 Aug 27.

Abstract

The rarity of Melkersson-Rosenthal syndrome, or orofacial granulomatosis, can present with persistent midface bogginess. The management for previous reported cases has included corticosteroid injections, antihistamines, and antibiotics. In the current reported case, the patient was treated with 5-fluorouracil and has been responding positively. Additionally, the patient has not shown signs of steroid atrophy.

Keywords: 5-fluorouracil; Melkersson-Rosenthal; bogginess; orofacial granulomatosis.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Antimetabolites / therapeutic use
  • Dermatologic Agents / therapeutic use*
  • Facial Dermatoses / drug therapy*
  • Facial Dermatoses / etiology
  • Fluorouracil / therapeutic use*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Melkersson-Rosenthal Syndrome / complications*
  • Melkersson-Rosenthal Syndrome / drug therapy
  • Middle Aged

Substances

  • Antimetabolites
  • Dermatologic Agents
  • Fluorouracil