Morbihan syndrome
We report a case of severe Morbihan syndrome (chronic erythematous edema of the upper portion of the face) in a 60-year-old man. The syndrome was characterized clinically by erythematous edema involving the forehead, glabella, and both eyelids, because of which the patient was not able to open compl...
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| description | We report a case of severe Morbihan syndrome (chronic erythematous edema of the upper portion of the face) in a 60-year-old man. The syndrome was characterized clinically by erythematous edema involving the forehead, glabella, and both eyelids, because of which the patient was not able to open completely his eyes. Furthermore, erythema and telangiectasiae were visible on the nose and cheeks. Laboratory and instrumental examinations were within normal ranges or negative. Histopathological examination showed dermal edema, perivascular and periadnexal lympho-histiocytic infiltrate, and sebaceous gland hyperplasia. Oral isotretinoin was ineffective despite the relatively long duration of the therapy (26 weeks). |
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| spelling | doaj.art-4ebfff764f6246e1a12b3ed638eaa6222022-12-22T02:51:27ZengWolters Kluwer Medknow PublicationsIndian Dermatology Online Journal2229-51782013-01-014212212410.4103/2229-5178.110639Morbihan syndromeStefano VeraldiMaria Chiara PersicoClaudia FranciaWe report a case of severe Morbihan syndrome (chronic erythematous edema of the upper portion of the face) in a 60-year-old man. The syndrome was characterized clinically by erythematous edema involving the forehead, glabella, and both eyelids, because of which the patient was not able to open completely his eyes. Furthermore, erythema and telangiectasiae were visible on the nose and cheeks. Laboratory and instrumental examinations were within normal ranges or negative. Histopathological examination showed dermal edema, perivascular and periadnexal lympho-histiocytic infiltrate, and sebaceous gland hyperplasia. Oral isotretinoin was ineffective despite the relatively long duration of the therapy (26 weeks).http://www.idoj.in/article.asp?issn=2229-5178;year=2013;volume=4;issue=2;spage=122;epage=124;aulast=VeraldiAcnechronic erythematous edema of the faceisotretinoinMorbihan diseaseMorbihan syndromerosacea |
| spellingShingle | Stefano Veraldi Maria Chiara Persico Claudia Francia Morbihan syndrome Indian Dermatology Online Journal Acne chronic erythematous edema of the face isotretinoin Morbihan disease Morbihan syndrome rosacea |
| title | Morbihan syndrome |
| title_full | Morbihan syndrome |
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| title_full_unstemmed | Morbihan syndrome |
| title_short | Morbihan syndrome |
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| topic | Acne chronic erythematous edema of the face isotretinoin Morbihan disease Morbihan syndrome rosacea |
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