Melkersson-Rosenthal-Schuermann syndrome

Introduction: Melkersson-Rosenthal-Schuermann syndrome

Description of Melkersson-Rosenthal-Schuermann syndrome

Melkersson-Rosenthal-Schuermann syndrome: An idiopathic syndrome characterized by one or more of the following; recurrent orofacial swelling, relapsing facial paralysis, and fissured tongue (lingua plicata). The onset is usually in childhood and relapses are common. Cheilitis granulomatosa is a monosymptomatic variant of this condition. (Dermatol Clin 1996 Apr;14(2):371-9; Magalini & Magalini, Dictionary of Medical Syndromes, 4th ed, p531)
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Melkersson-Rosenthal-Schuermann syndrome: Related Topics

These medical condition or symptom topics may be relevant to medical information for Melkersson-Rosenthal-Schuermann syndrome:

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Terms Similar to Melkersson-Rosenthal-Schuermann syndrome:

• Cheilitis granulomatosa of Miescher-Melkersson-Rosenthal

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• eMedicine - Cheilitis Granulomatosa (Miescher-Melkersson-Rosenthal Syndrome) : Article by Crispian Scully, CBE, MD, PhD, MDS
• Granulomatous cheilitis. DermNet NZ
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