[Parry-Romberg syndrome with dysphonia].
BACKGROUND
Parry-Romberg syndrome is a clinical entity consisting of progressive hemifacial atrophy appearing at a young age. This syndrome has features of linear scleroderma 'en coup de sabre'. The aetiology of this affection is poorly understood. A number of neurologic disorders associations have been reported particularly seizures.


METHODS
We report case of Parry Romberg syndrome in 29 years old men associated with dysphonia. Neurological examination and Brain CT scan were normal.


CONCLUSIONS
Different mechanisms have been discussed, immunological disorders, sympathic dysfunction or infectious origin. Management consists on reconstructive surgery, symptomatic treatment, with psychological issues.
Rafai
M A
MA
Service de neurologie - explorations fonctionnelles, CHU Ibn Rochd, Casablanca, Maroc. mo.mi2@caramail.com
Boulaajaj
F Z
FZ
El Moutawakil
B
B
Bourezgui
M
M
Sibai
M
M
Mahtar
M
M
Chekkouri
A
A
Slassi
I
I
D000328:Adult; D001284:Atrophy; D001921:Brain / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D005150:Facial Hemiatrophy / Q000150:complications* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009460:Neurologic Examination; D010159:Palate / Q000473:pathology; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed; D014059:Tongue / Q000473:pathology; D014609:Uvula / Q000473:pathology; D014832:Voice Disorders / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology*