Crouzon syndrome with primary optic nerve atrophy and normal brain functions: A case report.
BACKGROUND
This report and review of literature aimed to assess an unusual case of Crouzon syndrome characterized by distinctive disfigurement of craniofacial skeletal and soft tissue structures with primary optic nerve atropy.


METHODS
We present a case of a 12-year-old girl with Crouzon syndrome displaying classic facial abnormalities with reduced vision and hearing loss.


CONCLUSIONS
Crouzon syndrome should be managed as early as possible as it results in airway obstruction, decreased vision, mental retardation and poor cosmetic appearance.
Associate Professor, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Faculty of Dental Sciences, CSMMU, Lucknow 226003, Uttar Pradesh, India.
Uma Shankar
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Pal
Junior Resident, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Faculty of Dental Sciences, King George's Medical University, Lucknow 226003, Uttar Pradesh, India.
Chandan
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Gupta
Junior Resident, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Faculty of Dental Sciences, King George's Medical University, Lucknow 226003, Uttar Pradesh, India.
Arul A L
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Chellappa
Cranisynostosis; Crouzon syndrome; Proptosis