2005
DOI: 10.1016/j.joms.2005.03.021
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Melkersson-Rosenthal Syndrome: Case Report of a 30-Year Misdiagnosis

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“…It can resolve spontaneously or can be permanent (18). In MRS, vagus nerve, glossopharyngeal nerve and hypoglossal nerve paralysis can accompany as well (19,20). Etiology of MRS is not fully known.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…It can resolve spontaneously or can be permanent (18). In MRS, vagus nerve, glossopharyngeal nerve and hypoglossal nerve paralysis can accompany as well (19,20). Etiology of MRS is not fully known.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…In our patient, cheilitis was seen on the right side of the upper lip together with swelling. The second characteristic finding of MRS is facial paralysis which can be observed in 30% to 35% of the patients (20). Paralysis can be transient, or can become permanent in time.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Using clofazimine 100 mg twice daily for 10 days followed by twice a week for 4 months is also recommended. Surgical treatment along with the previously mentioned therapy is also possible (4,5).…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%