Crouzon syndrome: a social stigma.
Crouzon syndrome is a rare genetic disorder caused due to genetic mutations. It is characterised by partial hearing loss, dry eyes, strabismus and underdevelopment of the upper jaw with facial deformities and malocclusion. These facial deformities greatly affect the social and emotional development of the affected child. The present case report highlights the social problems faced by a child suffering with Crouzon syndrome.
Department of Paediatric and Preventive Dentistry, Faculty of Dental Sciences, Chhatrapati Shahuji Maharaj Medical University, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India. drneelishapandey@gmail.com
Neelisha
N
Pandey
Ramesh Kumar
RK
Pandey
Rajeev Kumar
RK
Singh
Naveen Kumar
NK
Shah
D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D002648:Child; D003394:Craniofacial Dysostosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000523:psychology* / Q000628:therapy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D011287:Prejudice; D011613:Psychotherapy; D011859:Radiography; D012934:Social Isolation; D057545:Social Stigma