title: Talon cusps, macrodontia, and aberrant tooth morphology in Berardinelli-Seip syndrome.
abstract: Berardinelli-Seip syndrome is a congenital form of generalized lipodystrophy, transmitted as an autosomal recessive trait. It is well documented in medicine and skin. It is a rare disorder caused by mutations of AGPAT2 gene or BSCL2 gene. We present an interesting case of Seip-Berardinelli syndrome in female siblings aged 12 years and 14 years who presented with endocrine disturbances along with dental manifestations including talon cusps, macrodontia, aberrant tooth morphology, and severe generalized crowding. The presence of such dental abnormalities may represent an interesting association with endocrine disturbances. Such cases require thorough investigations and appropriate treatment.
authors.affiliation: Department of Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry, P.M.N.M. Dental College and Hospital, Karnataka, India. drmishthu@rediffmail.com
authors.forename: Mishthu
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Solanki
authors.forename: Sandyadevi S
authors.initials: SS
authors.lastname: Patil
authors.forename: Devinder Kaur
authors.initials: DK
authors.lastname: Baweja
authors.forename: Hina
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Noorani
authors.forename: Shivaprakash
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Pk
mesh_terms: D051103:1-Acylglycerol-3-Phosphate O-Acyltransferase / Q000235:genetics; D000293:Adolescent; D002508:Cephalometry; D002648:Child; D005260:Female; D044388:GTP-Binding Protein gamma Subunits / Q000235:genetics; D005891:Gingivitis / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D052497:Lipodystrophy, Congenital Generalized / Q000097:blood / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000235:genetics; D008310:Malocclusion / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D011859:Radiography; D035781:Siblings; D014059:Tongue / Q000002:abnormalities; D014071:Tooth Abnormalities / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*
chemical_list: C432679:BSCL2 protein, human; D044388:GTP-Binding Protein gamma Subunits; D051103:1-Acylglycerol-3-Phosphate O-Acyltransferase