title: Ectrodactyly-ectodermal dysplasia-cleft lip and palate syndrome.
abstract: Ectrodactyly-ectodermal dysplasia-cleft (EEC) syndrome is an autosomal dominant disorder characterized by the triad of ectrodactyly-ectodermal dysplasia, and facial clefting along with some associated features. Presence of all the three major features in a single individual is extremely rare. We report a case of 4 year 11 months old child with EEC syndrome having ectodermal dysplasia-cleft lip and cleft palate and ectrodactyly with some associated features. Clinical features, diagnosis and role of a dentist in the multidisciplinary treatment approach have been elaborated in this case report.
authors.forename: Reema Sharma
authors.initials: RS
authors.lastname: Dhar
authors.affiliation: Department of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry, Guru Nanak Institute of Dental Science and Research, Nilgunj Road, Panihati, Sodepur, Kolkata, West Bengal, India.
authors.forename: Amitava
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Bora
mesh_terms: D002675:Child, Preschool; D002971:Cleft Lip / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery; D002972:Cleft Palate / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery; D003731:Dental Caries / Q000628:therapy; D003793:Dental Restoration, Permanent; D004476:Ectodermal Dysplasia / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male