Granulomatous cheilitis of Miescher: the diagnostic proof for a Melkersson-Rosenthal syndrome

The Melkersson-Rosenthal syndrome (MRS) is a very rare clinical entity and its classical form is being characterized by the following triad: facial nerve palsy, swelling of the lips and fissured tongue. However, the monosymptomatic form is more common and the typical manifestation is facial edema an...

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Veröffentlicht in:Romanian journal of morphology and embryology 2012, Vol.53 (3 Suppl), p.851-853
Hauptverfasser: Răchişan, Andreea Liana, Hruşcă, A, Gheban, D, Căinap, Simona, Pop, T L, Băican, A, Fodor, L, Miu, N, Andreica, Mariana
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Zusammenfassung:The Melkersson-Rosenthal syndrome (MRS) is a very rare clinical entity and its classical form is being characterized by the following triad: facial nerve palsy, swelling of the lips and fissured tongue. However, the monosymptomatic form is more common and the typical manifestation is facial edema and/or enlargement of the lips. We report a case of monosymptomatic MRS with a positive biopsy of granulomatous cheilitis. In the daily practice as a pediatrician, it is not usual to diagnose a patient as having MRS. We consider that this is partly because of misdiagnosis. We therefore believe that this case report will supply additional information, in the scope of recurrent facial paralysis and orofacial edema in both children and adults.
ISSN:1220-0522