Research progress on Melkersson-Rosenthal syndrome / 浙江大学学报·医学版
Journal of Zhejiang University. Medical sciences
;
(6): 148-154, 2021.
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em Inglês
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ABSTRACT
Melkersson-Rosenthal syndrome (MRS) is a rare neuro-muco-cutaneous syndrome, which is characterized by recurrent orofacial swelling, recurrent facial paralysis and fissured tongue. It has a high prevalence in young adults. Up to now, the etiology of MRS is still not clear, it may related to infection, immune deficiency and hereditary factors. The pharmacological therapy and surgery are the main treatment. Corticosteroids seems to be the drug of choice for MRS patient, but the specific dosage and therapeutic effect have not yet been determined. Surgeries of lips provide excellent results in persistentlip edema MRS cases. This article reviews the research progress on MRS, focusing on its epidemiology, etiology, histopathological characteristics, clinical manifestations, classification, diagnostic criteria, differential diagnosis and treatment, to provide information for its early diagnosis and appropriate treatment.
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Assunto principal:
Pele
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Corticosteroides
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Diagnóstico Diferencial
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Lábio
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Síndrome de Melkersson-Rosenthal
Tipo de estudo:
Estudo diagnóstico
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Estudo de rastreamento
Limite:
Humanos
Idioma:
Inglês
Revista:
Journal of Zhejiang University. Medical sciences
Ano de publicação:
2021
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