Question 229 · LDEK · Cranial nerves and facial pain
Melkersson-Rosenthal syndrome is a chronic disease, with periodic exacerbation. Which of the following are characteristic of this syndrome?
1) usually unilateral face oedemas;
2) peripheral palsy of the VII nerve;
3) peripheral palsy of the V nerve;
4) fissured tongue;
5) swelling of the upper lip.
The correct answer is:
2) peripheral palsy of the VII nerve;
3) peripheral palsy of the V nerve;
4) fissured tongue;
5) swelling of the upper lip.
The correct answer is:
- A. 1,2,3.
- B. 1,2,4,5.
- C. 3,4,5.
- D. 1,3,4.
- E. all of the above.
Hint
Recall the classic triad of this granulomatous syndrome: orofacial swelling, a cranial nerve palsy and a tongue change.
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