Introduction: Melkersson–Rosenthal syndrome is a rare condition that is of unknown or unclear etiology , neuro_mucutanous characterized by a triad of orofacial edema, facial paralysis, and a fissured tongue. In this article we present a rare case that shows the absence of granulomatous histological features which is a usual findings. Case report: A 17-year-old Sudanese boy presented to our clinic at Sharq Alnil Hospital complaining of upper lip and facial swellings of one month duration. Clinical examinations revealed severe lip and facial edema, ’fissured tongue and unilateral facial palsy. Histopathological investigation did not reveal any granulomatous formation. The patient was treated successfully with systemic steroids. Conclusion: Although Melkersson–Rosenthal syndrome may present without granulomatous histopathlogical features it still respond to systemic steroid in its management. Evaluation and treatment of Melkersson-Rosenthal syndrome require multidisciplinary approach by an allergologist-immunologist, neurologist, dentist, maxillofacial surgeon and histopathologist. Regular follow-up of these patients is necessary.
Hussiena, W., & Gafara, N. (2021). Non granulomatous Melkersson–Rosenthal syndrome: A Case Report. Egyptian Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, 12(4), 278-281. doi: 10.21608/omx.2021.96555.1137
MLA
Wael Hussiena; Nasir Gafara. "Non granulomatous Melkersson–Rosenthal syndrome: A Case Report". Egyptian Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, 12, 4, 2021, 278-281. doi: 10.21608/omx.2021.96555.1137
HARVARD
Hussiena, W., Gafara, N. (2021). 'Non granulomatous Melkersson–Rosenthal syndrome: A Case Report', Egyptian Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, 12(4), pp. 278-281. doi: 10.21608/omx.2021.96555.1137
VANCOUVER
Hussiena, W., Gafara, N. Non granulomatous Melkersson–Rosenthal syndrome: A Case Report. Egyptian Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, 2021; 12(4): 278-281. doi: 10.21608/omx.2021.96555.1137
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