MORBIGAN’S DISEASE

Abstract

Morbigan ’s disease is a rare chronic disease with a progressive course, manifesting by edema of the middle third of the face and stubborn erythema. A 20-year-old patient suffering from the disease is described. The diagnosis was confirmed by ultrasonic examination of the skin, which detected thickening of the subcutaneous fat, dilatation of the lymph vessels, and moderate arterial hypervascularization. Roaccutane therapy in a course dose of 120 mg/kg led to clinical cure.

Keywords

Morbigan ’s disease / ultrasonic examination of the skin / roaccutan

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