Morbihan Syndrome

an atypical report of a rare condition

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https://doi.org/10.11606/issn.1679-9836.v98i3p231-233

Keywords:

Dermatology, Face, Edema, Rosacea, Erythema

Abstract

Morbihan syndrome is a rare condition and its pathogenesis is not fully known. This entityh is characterized by facial edema and facial erythema, with a slow, symmetrical appearance, affecting the upper portion of the face. This case report is about a patient with an atypical case of Morbihan syndrome, with asymmetric facial involvement. Clinical and histopathological aspects were highlighted aiming the diagnosis of this rare pathology, as well as possible differential diagnoses and treatment options. It has also been aimed to call attention to less typical forms of this disease.

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Published

2019-07-22

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Relato de Caso/Case Report

How to Cite

Deonizio, J. M. D., Vilaça, B. M., Oldoni, C., Meskau, M. P. de A., Goetze, A. C., Wroblevski, F. C., Bertoldi, M. B., & Fujii, F. N. (2019). Morbihan Syndrome: an atypical report of a rare condition. Revista De Medicina, 98(3), 231-233. https://doi.org/10.11606/issn.1679-9836.v98i3p231-233