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Revista alergia México
On-line version ISSN 2448-9190
Abstract
GOMEZ-GONZALEZ, Belén et al. Recurrent peripheral facial nerve palsy. Rev. alerg. Méx. [online]. 2020, vol.67, n.4, pp.421-424. Epub June 02, 2021. ISSN 2448-9190. https://doi.org/10.29262/ram.v67i4.791.
Background:
Melkersson-Rosenthal syndrome is a rare disorder that is characterized, in its full form, by recurrent facial nerve palsy, fissured tongue, and oro-facial edema. Most cases present as oligosymptomatic or monosymptomatic forms. Its etiology is still unknown and its course is chronic and it may be progressive.
Case report:
We present the case of a nine-year-old girl with recurrent episodes of peripheral facial nerve palsy. During the study, lip edema, benign migratory glossitis, and angular cheilitis were observed, which is why a clinical diagnosis of Melkersson-Rosenthal syndrome was made.
Conclusions:
This syndrome must be considered in the differential diagnosis with the presence of acute peripheral facial nerve palsy and/or facial edema due to its behavior and progressive evolution.
Keywords : Facial palsy; Fissured tongue; Angular cheilitis.