Melkersson-Rosenthal Syndrome is a rare disease of unknown etiology, being characterized by the triad of recurrent facial nerve palsy, gode-free orofacial edema and fissured tongue. Classical triad of this syndrome is rarely present, especially single or two symptoms can be seen. In this report, two cases who diagnosed as Melkersson Rosenthal Syndrome according to the history and clinical features will be discussed. Melkersson Rosenthal Syndrome was diagnosed in two patients; thirty-one year old male and 16 year old girl patient, according to the history and clinical features. Both of them were treated with 1 mg/kg/day oral prednisolone. We will discuss two cases, which were diagnosed as Melkersson-Rosenthal Syndrome with history and clinical features.
Key Words: Recurrent Facial Nerve Paralysis; Orofacial Edema; Melkersson-Rosenthal Syndrome.
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