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ES Journal of Clinical Medicine

ISSN: 2768-010X

Melkersson-Rosenthal syndrome : A new case

  • Case Report

  • Kaoutar Laamari*, Hanane Baybay, Samia Mrabat, Zakia Douhi, Sara Elloudi, Mernissi Fatima Zahra
  • Departement of Dermatology, University Hospital Hassan II, Fes, Morocco
  • *Corresponding author: Kaoutar Laamari, Departement of Dermatology, UniversityHospital Hassan II, Fes, Morocco
  • Received: Jan 31, 2020; Accepted: Mar 10, 2020; Published: Mar 14, 2020

Abstract

Melkersson-Rosenthal Syndrome (MRS) is a rare diseasecharacterized by the triad of recurring facial paralysis, a fissuredtongue, and recurringswelling of the lips and/or face. The etiologyisunknown; itmaybecaused by hereditaryfactors or conditions occurringlater in life.

Keywords

Melkerssonrosanthal; Macrocheilitis; Facial Paralysis

Citation: Laamari K, Baybay H, Mrabat S, Douhi Z, Elloudi S, Zahra MF. Melkersson-Rosenthal syndrome : A new case. ES J Clin Med. 2020; 1(2): 1007.