title: Melkerson Rosenthal syndrome.
abstract: This case presentation of a facial swelling emphasizes the difficult and differential efforts of a team of doctors before we were able to reach a diagnosis of Melkerson Rosenthal Syndrome (MRS). This syndrome is an idiopathic, neurological disorder seen as a swelling of the face and lips, with folds and furrows of the tongue. Episodes are recurrent. This case is an example of positive networking by a dentist and physician to achieve the correct diagnosis of MRS.
authors.affiliation: Temple University School of Dentistry, Philadelphia, USA.
authors.forename: David L
authors.initials: DL
authors.lastname: Hoexter
mesh_terms: D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008556:Melkersson-Rosenthal Syndrome / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000276:immunology; D008875:Middle Aged