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

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Z.Chafiki
Z.Chafiki
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Ait-El-Kerdoudi M
Ait-El-Kerdoudi M
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Chafiki Z
Chafiki Z
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Merzouki B
Merzouki B
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Rouadi S
Rouadi S
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Abada R
Abada R
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Roubal M
Roubal M
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Mahtar M
Mahtar M
1 Ibn Rochd University Hospital, Casablanca, Morocco

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Abstract

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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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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Ait-El-Kerdoudi M
Ait-El-Kerdoudi M
Chafiki Z
Chafiki Z
Merzouki B
Merzouki B
Rouadi S
Rouadi S
Abada R
Abada R
Roubal M
Roubal M
Mahtar M
Mahtar M

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