[Plastic reconstructive correction of persistent orofacial swelling and swelling of the eyelids in Melkersson-Rosenthal syndrome].

Background: The Melkersson-Rosenthal syndrome complex is characterised by asymmetric orofacial oedema, facial palsy, furrowed tongue (lingua plicata) and additional neurological symptoms.

Patient: A 21-year old man presented with a bilateral asymmetric oedema of the eyelids which increased during the follow-up period of 12 years. Intermittent swelling of the auditory channel occurred and resulted in hearing loss.