Melkersson Rosenthal syndrome. Review of the literature

Acta Stomatol Belg. 1994 Sep;91(3):143-54.

Abstract

The M.R.S. is an uncommon condition of uncertain pathogenesis and course. The classic triad of signs includes recurrent orofacial oedema, recurrent facial nerve palsy and lingua plica. Patient histories, histologic findings, clinical findings and treatment were reviewed in the literature. A comparison with medicines reported in literature revealed a different result. A conservative treatment approach is recommended.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Child
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Facial Paralysis / pathology
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Melkersson-Rosenthal Syndrome / diagnosis*
  • Melkersson-Rosenthal Syndrome / pathology
  • Melkersson-Rosenthal Syndrome / therapy
  • Middle Aged
  • Tongue, Fissured / pathology