Melkersson-Rosenthal syndrome

Melkersson-Rosenthal syndrome
a rare disorder characterized by the occurrence together of facial paralysis, enlargement of the glottis, and swollen lips, which is due to lymphatic stasis and the consequent build-up of protein in the facial tissues.
E. Melkersson (1898-1932), Swedish physician; C. Rosenthal (20th century), German neurologist

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Mel·kers·son-Ro·sen·thal syndrome (melґkər-son roґzen-tahl) [E.G. Melkersson; Curt Rosenthal, German psychiatrist, 20th century] Melkersson syndrome.

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