title: Melkersson-Rosenthal syndrome.
abstract: Melkersson-Rosenthal syndrome (MRS) is a rare idiopathic non-caseating granulomatous condition. It is rarely described in otorhinolaryngology-related journals, although facial palsy, lip-swelling, and lingua plicata, are its most common presenting features. This classical triad however is not always present in MRS. Other forms of orofacial swelling exist. This paper describes a patient with a variant of MRS, treated by us with intra-lesional steroid injection. We also discuss the other differential diagnoses that may mimic MRS.
authors.affiliation: Department of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, University Hospital, Nottingham, UK.
authors.forename: K L
authors.initials: KL
authors.lastname: Ang
authors.forename: N S
authors.initials: NS
authors.lastname: Jones
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D005938:Glucocorticoids / Q000008:administration & dosage; D006801:Humans; D015552:Injections, Intralesional; D008046:Lip / Q000473:pathology; D008556:Melkersson-Rosenthal Syndrome / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000473:pathology
chemical_list: D005938:Glucocorticoids