Parry Romberg Syndrome

Indian J Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2019 Oct;71(Suppl 1):42-44. doi: 10.1007/s12070-016-0981-5. Epub 2016 May 7.

Abstract

Parry Romberg syndrome is a rare condition with unknown etiopathogenesis characterized by unilateral hemiatrophy of face leading to cosmetic disability which may be complicated by neurological features such as epilepsy, headache, trigeminal neuralgia etc. Management comprises of reconstructive surgery and symptomatic treatment. Prognosis is variable, it may progress to involve entire face with neck or it may stop in progression to some extent.

Keywords: Hemiatrophy; Parry; Progress; Rare; Romberg.