The triad of recurrent facial palsy, fissured (scrotal) tongue, and granulomatous orofacial swelling is known as:

• A Heerfordt syndrome
• B Mobius syndrome
• C Melkersson-Rosenthal syndrome ✓
• D Ramsay Hunt syndrome

Explanation

Melkersson-Rosenthal syndrome consists of recurrent lower motor neuron facial palsy, lingua plicata (fissured or scrotal tongue), and non-caseating granulomatous swelling of the face and lips. Heerfordt syndrome is sarcoidosis presenting as uveitis, parotitis, fever, and facial palsy, so option A lacks the fissured tongue and orofacial granulomas as defining features. Mobius syndrome is congenital bilateral facial and abducens palsy, and Ramsay Hunt is herpes zoster oticus.

Reference: Scott-Brown's Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, 9th ed.

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