<p>Management Strategies of Melkersson-Rosenthal Syndrome: A Review</p>
Sumeet R. Dhawan, Arushi Gahlot Saini, Pratibha Singhi
Abstract
Abstract: Melkerrson-Rosenthal syndrome is a rare disorder of unknown aetiology and characterized by the triad of oro-facial edema, facial nerve palsy, and furrowing of the tongue. Two or more of the above are essential for making a clinical diagnosis. The mainstay of treatment is corticosteroids. Intralesional triamcinolone acetonide may be used for the treatment of oro-facial edema. Another treatment option for oro-facial edema includes intralesional betamethasone, along with oral doxycycline. The review discusses the management strategies in Melkersson-Rosenthal syndrome. Keywords: facial palsy, Bell’s palsy, facial edema, lip edema, orofacial granulomatosis, recurrent facial palsy, fissured tongue, lingua plicata