title: Cleidocranial dysplasia: importance of radiographic images in diagnosis of the condition.
abstract: Cleidocranial dysplasia (CCD) is a rare syndrome usually caused by an autosomal dominant gene, although 40% of cases of CCD appear spontaneously with no apparent genetic cause. This condition is characterized by several cranial malformations and underdevelopment, absence of the clavicles, and multiple supernumerary and impacted permanent teeth. The diagnosis of this condition is usually based on the presence of the main features (supernumerary teeth, partial or total absence of one or both the clavicles, and bony malformations) and on clinical and familial evidence. The bony and dental features of CCD may be visualized on radiographic images of the face and skull. Here, we present a familial case of CCD and discuss the importance of dental radiographs in diagnosis of the condition.
authors.affiliation: Department of Oral Diagnosis and Oral Surgery, Dentistry School of Sao Jose dos Campos, Sao Paulo State University, Brazil. jefftanaka@uol.com.br
authors.forename: Jefferson L O
authors.initials: JL
authors.lastname: Tanaka
authors.forename: Evelise
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Ono
authors.forename: Edmundo Médici
authors.initials: EM
authors.lastname: Filho
authors.forename: Julio C M
authors.initials: JC
authors.lastname: Castilho
authors.forename: Luiz C
authors.initials: LC
authors.lastname: Moraes
authors.forename: Mari E L
authors.initials: ME
authors.lastname: Moraes
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D002648:Child; D002973:Cleidocranial Dysplasia / Q000150:complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D003393:Cranial Sutures / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007569:Jaw Abnormalities / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011862:Radiography, Panoramic; D014095:Tooth, Impacted / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology; D014096:Tooth, Supernumerary / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology