Diagnosis: Melkersson-Rosenthal syndrome
Description: Melkersson Rosenthal syndrome is a rare disorder of unknown etiology and comprises of triad of orofacial edema, recurrent facial paralysis and lingua plicata.
Morphology: Swelling
Site: Lips
Sex: F
Age: 60
Type: Clinical
Submitted By: Shahbaz Janjua
Differential DiagnosisHistory:
A 60 year old woman presented with about six month history of a persistent asymptomatic edema of lower lip. There was history of Bell's palsy prior to the development of the persistent labial edema. On examination, her tongue was fissured.