Upper eyelid oedema in Melkersson-Rosenthal syndrome.
Melkersson-Rosenthal syndrome is an uncommon disorder of uncertain aetiology characterized by orofacial oedema, facial nerve palsy and lingua plicata. The triad is seldom seen in its complete form, and oligo-symptomatic or mono-symptomatic forms are more common. An unusual case of Melkersson-Rosenthal syndrome involving the left upper eyelid is presented. The pathology, clinical features and management of this disorder are discussed.
Paulo de Tarso P
Pde T
Pierre-Filho
Eduardo Melani
EM
Rocha
Renato
R
Natalino
Maria Letícia
ML
Cintra
Roberto
R
Caldato
D001706:Biopsy; D002908:Chronic Disease; D004487:Edema / Q000150:complications* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D005141:Eyelid Diseases / Q000150:complications* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D005143:Eyelids / Q000473:pathology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008556:Melkersson-Rosenthal Syndrome / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis; D008875:Middle Aged; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed