A case of Melkersson-Resenthal syndrome / 대한피부과학회지

ABSTRACT

The Melkersson-Rosenthal syndrome consists of the associated of indings of facial nerve paralysis, facial swelling and scrotal tongue. We report a case of MRS where a 20 year old female had diffuse swelling on her face and lips for 10 years. This was also accompaiined with difficulty of facial expression and fissured tongue. The improved with intralesional injection of triamcinolon acetonide 40mg for 3 consecutive weeks and 2 every other week.