Melkersson-Rosenthal Syndrome: An Atypical Presentation with Facial Diplegia (A Case Report and Literature Review)

Melkersson-Rosenthal Syndrome: An Atypical Presentation with Facial Diplegia (A Case Report and Literature Review)

Z.Chafiki

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Ait-El-Kerdoudi M

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Chafiki Z

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Merzouki B

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Rouadi S

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Abada R

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Roubal M

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Mahtar M

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University of Hassan II Casablanca

Melkersson-Rosenthal Syndrome: An Atypical Presentation with Facial Diplegia (A Case Report and Literature Review)

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Melkersson-Rosenthal Syndrome is a rare entity of unknown etiology, characterized by the triad of symptoms: recurrent face and / or lip swelling, cracked or scrotal tongue and peripheral facial palsy. This symptomatology is often incomplete. It usually begins in childhood and relapses are common. We report a case of a patient with MRS followed in the ENT and Neck Surgery department of the University Hospital August 20th of Casablanca.

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Z.Chafiki. 2016. \u201cMelkersson-Rosenthal Syndrome: An Atypical Presentation with Facial Diplegia (A Case Report and Literature Review)\u201d. Global Journal of Medical Research - J: Dentistry & Otolaryngology GJMR-J Volume 16 (GJMR Volume 16 Issue J3): .

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Crossref Journal DOI 10.17406/gjmra

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Submission ReceivedDecember 16, 2015
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Country: Morocco

Subject: Global Journal of Medical Research - J: Dentistry & Otolaryngology

Authors: Ait-El-Kerdoudi M, Chafiki Z, Merzouki B, Rouadi S, Abada R, Roubal M, Mahtar M (PhD/Dr. count: 0)

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