Melkersson-Rosenthal Syndrome

Melkersson-Rosenthal syndrome is a disease, characterized by recurrent orofacial edema that predominantly involves the lips, recurrent facial nerve paralysis and fissured tongue. It is usually seen in second decade of life. The most common finding is orofacial edema. Facial paralysis, another finding of syndrome, is typically recurrent, can be unilateral or bilateral and may be partial or complete. The fissured tongue is the least common symptom and considered as congenital. Although Melkersson-Rosenthl Syndrome’s etiology is unknown, genetic tendency and environmental factors suspected to play role. The syndrome is diagnosed clinically. Although various medical and surgical methods implemented, there is no consensus for its treatment protocol. In this case report, we presented a Melkersson-Rosenthal Syndrome case which classic triad seen together and taken a late diagnosis.