[Cheilitis granulomatosa Melkersson-Rosenthal syndrome]. / Cheilitis granulomatosa Melkersson-Rosenthal-Syndrom.
Hautarzt
; 57(2): 121-6, 2006 Feb.
Article
in De
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-15977013
ABSTRACT
Melkersson-Rosenthal syndrome is a rare disorder characterized by a triad of recurrent orofacial swelling, recurrent paralysis of the facial nerve and lingua plicata. The complete triad only occurs in 25% of MRS cases. Monosymptomatic or oligosymptomatic variants are more frequent; other findings include granulomas in other facial sites, regional lymphadenopathy, fever, psychotic disorders and hyperplastic gingivitis are associated with MRS. This can be a diagnostic challenge. The etiology and pathogenesis of MRS are unknown. Corticosteroids or clofazimine appear the best therapeutic options.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Clofazimine
/
Adrenal Cortex Hormones
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Melkersson-Rosenthal Syndrome
Type of study:
Guideline
/
Prognostic_studies
Limits:
Humans
Language:
De
Journal:
Hautarzt
Year:
2006
Type:
Article