Melkersson-rosenthal syndrome

Melkersson-Rosenthal syndrome is a rare condition which consists of progressive and recurrent orofacial edema, intermittent facial palsy, and lingua plicata. Labial swelling is the most common feature of this syndrome complex. The lips may enlarge up to three times their normal size, resulting in aesthetic deformity and functional disability. Traditional medical interventions are only marginally successful in treating this syndrome. We present a case of Melkersson-Rosenthal syndrome with massive lower lip enlargement, which was successfully treated by combining a fleur-de-lis resection with a transmodiolar labial suspension suture. Five-year follow-up photographs are presented.

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Is the Melkersson-Rosenthal syndrome related to the exposure to food additives?

Pachor

Urbani

Cortina

et al. 1989

Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology

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Melkersson-rosenthal syndrome

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References 14 publications

The Melkersson Rosenthal Syndrome — A differential diagnosis of facial sarcoidosis

The Melkersson Rosenthal Syndrome — A differential diagnosis of facial sarcoidosis

Melkersson–Rosenthal Syndrome: Reduction Cheiloplasty Utilizing a Transmodiolar Labial Suspension Suture

Is the Melkersson-Rosenthal syndrome related to the exposure to food additives?

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