Melkersson-Rosenthal Syndrome: A forgotten diagnosis
The rare, non-caseating, granulomatous disease known as Melkersson-Rosenthal syndrome (MRS) can be diagnostically difficult especially when not presenting as the characteristic triad of facial palsy, facial edema, and fissured tongue.1 We present a case of a 65-year-old female with a 15-year history...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Pan-American Association of Ophthalmology
2012-03-01
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Series: | Vision Pan-America |
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Online Access: | http://journals.sfu.ca/paao/index.php/journal/article/view/4 |
Summary: | The rare, non-caseating, granulomatous disease known as Melkersson-Rosenthal syndrome (MRS) can be diagnostically difficult especially when not presenting as the characteristic triad of facial palsy, facial edema, and fissured tongue.1 We present a case of a 65-year-old female with a 15-year history of recurrent bilateral upper eyelid swelling previously unsuccessfully treated for a presumed lid allergy and rosacea. Following imaging and histopathology results, she has now been diagnosed with Melkersson-Rosenthal syndrome. Since this disease is typically refractory to treatment, she is being followed and treated with cosmetic eyelid skin reduction if necessary during inactive stages of the disease. |
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ISSN: | 2219-4665 2219-4673 |