Kearns-Sayre syndrome.
The medical and dental problems of patients with Kearns-Sayre syndrome are presented. Kearns-Sayre syndrome is a multisystemic disorder involving chronic progressive external ophthalmoplegia, pigmentary degeneration of the retina (retinitis pigmentosa), and complete heart block. A case is presented to demonstrate problems common to the management of these patients as well as appropriate treatment recommendations.
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D002648:Child; D003730:Dental Care for Persons with Disabilities; D006801:Humans; D007625:Kearns-Sayre Syndrome; D008297:Male; D009886:Ophthalmoplegia; D014081:Tooth Extraction