[Melkersson-Rosenthal syndrome: anatomo-clinical and evolutive concepts].
OBJECTIVE
To inform ophthalmologists about the Melkersson-Rosenthal Syndrome. A new clinical classification is suggested.


METHODS
Commented observation and review of the litterature.


RESULTS
The presented case is characterized by an exclusive involvement of orbital sphere, due to inflammation of palpebral and orbital fat.


CONCLUSIONS
Melkersson-Rosenthal Syndrome can be divided into type 1 characterized by perioral lesions and type 2 characterized by periocular lesions, with preferential involvement of fat and evolution towards fibrosis.
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Service d'Ophtalmologie, CHRU Brabois, Vandoeuvre-les-Nancy, France.
Maury
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George
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D000273:Adipose Tissue / Q000473:pathology; D001762:Blepharitis / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery; D019882:Blepharoplasty; D006801:Humans; D007249:Inflammation / Q000473:pathology; D008297:Male; D008556:Melkersson-Rosenthal Syndrome / Q000145:classification* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000473:pathology; D008875:Middle Aged; D009916:Orbital Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology