Melkersson-Rosenthal Syndrome Successfully Treated with Intralesional Corticosteroid; A Case Report
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Case Report
P: 16-18
March 2009

Melkersson-Rosenthal Syndrome Successfully Treated with Intralesional Corticosteroid; A Case Report

Turk J Dermatol 2009;3(1):16-18
1. Baskent Üniversitesi Tip Fakültesi, Dermatoloji Anabilim Dali, Ankara, Türkiye
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ABSTRACT

Melkersson-Rosenthal Syndrome is a rare granulomatous disease characterized by a triad of facial edema, peripheral facial palsy and lingua plicata. The complete syndrome is very rare. The exact etiology and pathogenesis.

Melkersson Rosenthal Syndrome are unknown. There is no satisfactory treatment for Melkersson Rosenthal Syndrome yet. Herein, we present a 35-year-old woman successfully treated with intralesional triamcinolone acetonide and discuss the etiology, clinical features and treatment of Melkersson Rosenthal Syndrome.