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Publication Open Access Melkersson-Rosenthal syndrome induced by COVID-19: A case report(2020-01-01T00:00:00Z) TAŞLIDERE, BAHADIR; MEHMETAJ, LILJANA; ÖZCAN, AYŞE BÜŞRA; GÜLEN, BEDİA; TAŞLIDERE, NAZAN; TAŞLIDERE, BAHADIR; MEHMETAJ, LILJANA; ÖZCAN, AYŞE BÜŞRA; GÜLEN, BEDİA; TAŞLIDERE, NAZANMelkersson-Rosenthal syndrome is a rare condition characterized by a triad of orofacial edema, facial paralysis, and fissured tongue. Histopathological examination of the disease has demonstrated areas of inflammation involving mast cells. Activated mast cells also play a part in the pathogenesis of COVID-19 infection, as they release cytokines in the lungs. We present a case of a female patient presenting with edema. We present a case of a female patient presenting with edema. Her examination revealed edema in the right lower lip, right facial paralysis, and fissured tongue. COVID-19 may be associated with which was not previously included in the etiology of the disease.