A case of Melkersson-Rosenthal syndrome with temporomandibular joint osteoarthritis: multidisciplinary treatment and autoimmune etiological hypothesis

• Main Authors: Antong Wu (Author), Ying Zhang (Author), Wei Cao (Author), Xinhong Wang (Author), Zhiqiang Song (Author), Richard T. Jaspers (Author), Lu Chen (Author), Janak L. Pathak (Author), Qingbin Zhang (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2024-08-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background Melkersson-Rosenthal syndrome (MRS) is a rare neuro-mucocutaneous disorder characterized by recurrent edema, facial palsies, and nerve dysfunctions often associated with the plicata tongue. Although the etiology of MRS is not well understood, there is growing evidence suggesting...