Ectodermal dysplasia with hypodontia in a set of Nigerian twins--a case report.
A set of Nigerian male twins with features of ectodermal dysplasia born to apparently normal parents are presented. The main findings in both children were hypodontia, abnormally shaped teeth and hypotrichosis. The general treatment modalities of the condition, especially in a tropical environment, are discussed.
Denloye
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Department of Preventive Dentistry, College of Medicine, University of Ibadan, Nigeria.
Dosunmu
O O
OO
Aderinokun
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GA
Onadeko
M O
MO
D000015:Abnormalities, Multiple / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy; D000848:Anodontia / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy; D003778:Dentures; D004200:Diseases in Twins / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy; D004476:Ectodermal Dysplasia / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D007039:Hypotrichosis / Q000175:diagnosis*; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008297:Male; D009549:Nigeria; D010290:Parents / Q000193:education; D014329:Tropical Climate