Melkersson-Rosenthal syndrome in childhood: successful management with combination steroid and minocycline therapy.

Stein, S L; Mancini, A J · J Am Acad Dermatol · 1999

case_report · Level V

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Abstract

The Melkersson-Rosenthal syndrome consists of a triad of recurrent lip and/or face swelling, fissured tongue, and intermittent facial palsy. Onset of the symptoms may occur during childhood, and treatment of the condition is difficult. We describe two children with Melkersson-Rosenthal syndrome in whom combination treatment with prednisone and minocycline proved effective and well tolerated.

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