title: Melkersson-Rosenthal syndrome.
abstract: Melkersson-Rosenthal syndrome is a triad of recurrent orofacial swelling, relapsing facial paralysis, and fissured tongue. However, the classic triad is not frequently seen in its complete form. Monosymptomatic and oligosymptomatic forms are more common. The histological findings of sarcoid-like granuloma in skin or mucosal biopsy specimens support the diagnosis. The course is chronic but benign. Treatment is difficult, but intralesional or systemic corticosteroids may be helpful.
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN 55905, USA.
authors.forename: M S
authors.initials: MS
authors.lastname: Daoud
authors.forename: R S
authors.initials: RS
authors.lastname: Rogers
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D002648:Child; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008556:Melkersson-Rosenthal Syndrome / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000473:pathology / Q000628:therapy; D008875:Middle Aged; D012867:Skin / Q000473:pathology