Cockayne's syndrome: literature review and case report.
Cockayne's syndrome is a rare, autosomal recessive disorder characterized clinically by cachectic dwarfism, cutaneous photosensitivity, loss of adipose tissue, mental retardation, skeletal and neurological abnormalities, and pigmentary degeneration of the retina. Dental caries is a common finding. The case of a 4-year-old male with Cockayne's syndrome is presented. A dental rehabilitation involving outpatient surgery is described including the difficulties encountered because of a small oral cavity and restricted mandibular range of motion.
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University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City.
D002675:Child, Preschool; D003057:Cockayne Syndrome; D003730:Dental Care for Persons with Disabilities; D003731:Dental Caries; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male