Melkersson-Rosenthal Syndrome: A forgotten diagnosis
The rare, non-caseating, granulomatous disease known as Melkersson-Rosenthal syndrome (MRS) can be diagnostically difficult especially when not presenting as the characteristic triad of facial palsy, facial edema, and fissured tongue.1 We present a case of a 65-year-old female with a 15-year history...
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| description | The rare, non-caseating, granulomatous disease known as Melkersson-Rosenthal syndrome (MRS) can be diagnostically difficult especially when not presenting as the characteristic triad of facial palsy, facial edema, and fissured tongue.1 We present a case of a 65-year-old female with a 15-year history of recurrent bilateral upper eyelid swelling previously unsuccessfully treated for a presumed lid allergy and rosacea. Following imaging and histopathology results, she has now been diagnosed with Melkersson-Rosenthal syndrome. Since this disease is typically refractory to treatment, she is being followed and treated with cosmetic eyelid skin reduction if necessary during inactive stages of the disease. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-2d2fed6f542a424eb5d880a8bc63c0a72022-12-21T23:53:25ZengPan-American Association of OphthalmologyVision Pan-America2219-46652219-46732012-03-01111212210.15324/vpa.v11i1.43Melkersson-Rosenthal Syndrome: A forgotten diagnosisMichael D. KaronAlejandra A. ValenzuelaThe rare, non-caseating, granulomatous disease known as Melkersson-Rosenthal syndrome (MRS) can be diagnostically difficult especially when not presenting as the characteristic triad of facial palsy, facial edema, and fissured tongue.1 We present a case of a 65-year-old female with a 15-year history of recurrent bilateral upper eyelid swelling previously unsuccessfully treated for a presumed lid allergy and rosacea. Following imaging and histopathology results, she has now been diagnosed with Melkersson-Rosenthal syndrome. Since this disease is typically refractory to treatment, she is being followed and treated with cosmetic eyelid skin reduction if necessary during inactive stages of the disease.http://journals.sfu.ca/paao/index.php/journal/article/view/4Melkersson-Rosenthal syndrome, non-caseating granuloma, eyelid swelling, eyelid inflammation |
| spellingShingle | Michael D. Karon Alejandra A. Valenzuela Melkersson-Rosenthal Syndrome: A forgotten diagnosis Vision Pan-America Melkersson-Rosenthal syndrome, non-caseating granuloma, eyelid swelling, eyelid inflammation |
| title | Melkersson-Rosenthal Syndrome: A forgotten diagnosis |
| title_full | Melkersson-Rosenthal Syndrome: A forgotten diagnosis |
| title_fullStr | Melkersson-Rosenthal Syndrome: A forgotten diagnosis |
| title_full_unstemmed | Melkersson-Rosenthal Syndrome: A forgotten diagnosis |
| title_short | Melkersson-Rosenthal Syndrome: A forgotten diagnosis |
| title_sort | melkersson rosenthal syndrome a forgotten diagnosis |
| topic | Melkersson-Rosenthal syndrome, non-caseating granuloma, eyelid swelling, eyelid inflammation |
| url | http://journals.sfu.ca/paao/index.php/journal/article/view/4 |
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