Christ Siemens Touraine syndrome: a case report.
BACKGROUND
The ectodermal dysplasias are a large and complex group of diseases.


METHODS
This article presents a case in a 37 years old female patient, referred to the dental clinic for impairment patients maintained by the University of Pernambuco. She presented typical characteristics of Christ Siemens Touraine syndrome such as alterations of the inferior members, a great number of diffuse pigmentations, poor oral hygiene, periodontal disease, oligodontia, enamel hypoplasia, including alteration in the form and size of the teeth.


CONCLUSIONS
The optimal treatment for these patients should require the multidisciplinary collaborative efforts of health professionals.
Coelho
Luiz Gutenberg Tm
LG
Department of Dental Public Health, University of Pernambuco, Avenida General Newton Cavalcanti, 1650, Camaragibe, Pernambuco, Zip Code: 54783-220, Brazil, . caldasjr@alldeia.com.br.
Caldas
Arnaldo F
AF
Soriano
Evelyne P
EP
Rodrigues
Veronica Ms
VM
Costa
Roseane S
RS