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Melkersson-Rosenthal syndrome induced by COVID-19: A case report

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2020-01-01T00:00:00Z
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TAŞLIDERE, BAHADIR
MEHMETAJ, LILJANA
ÖZCAN, AYŞE BÜŞRA
GÜLEN, BEDİA
TAŞLIDERE, NAZAN
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Abstract
Melkersson-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.
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COVID-19, Fissured tongue, Mast cells, Orofacial edema
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TAŞLIDERE B., MEHMETAJ L., ÖZCAN A. B. , GÜLEN B., TAŞLIDERE N., -Melkersson-Rosenthal syndrome induced by COVID-19: A case report-, American Journal of Emergency Medicine, 2020
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