Langer-Giedion Syndrome: a Rare Case Report.
Langer-Giedion syndrome is a very uncommon autosomal dominant genetic disorder caused by the deletion of chromosomal material. It is characterized by multiple bony exostosis, short stature, mental retardation, and typical facial features. The characteristic appearance of individuals includes sparse scalp hair, rounded nose, prominent philtral area and thin upper lip. Some cases with this condition have loose skin in childhood which typically resolves with age. Oral and dental manifestations include micrognathia, retrognathia, hypodontia, and malocclusion based on cephalometric analysis. This report presents a case of Langer-Giedion syndrome in a 10-year-old child.
Dept. of Pedodontics & Preventive Dentistry, Terna Dental College, Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.
Farhin Ali
FA
Katge
Dept. of Pedodontics & Preventive Dentistry, Terna Dental College, Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.
Bhavesh Dahyabhai
BD
Rusawat
Postgraduate Student, Dept. of Pedodontics & Preventive Dentistry, Terna Dental College, Navi Mumbai, India.
Pooja Ravindra
PR
Shivasharan
Postgraduate Student, Dept. of Pedodontics & Preventive Dentistry, Terna Dental College, Navi Mumbai, India.
Devendra Pandurang
DP
Patil
Exostosis; Hypodontia; Langer-Giedion Syndrome; Trichorhinophalangeal Syndrome type 2