Achondroplasia with Polydactyly: A Case Report
An eight-year-old girl child reported to the Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology with the chief complaint of unerupted permanent teeth for past two years. The child presented features like disproportionately short stature, rhizomelic shortening of arms and legs, long face, frontal bossing an...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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JCDR Research and Publications Private Limited
2017-03-01
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| Series: | Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research |
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| Online Access: | https://jcdr.net/articles/PDF/9477/24678_CE[Ra1]_F(GH)_PF1(PrG_RK)_PFA(GH)_PF2(NE_SY_DK).pdf |
| Summary: | An eight-year-old girl child reported to the Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology with the chief complaint of unerupted permanent
teeth for past two years. The child presented features like disproportionately short stature, rhizomelic shortening of arms and legs, long
face, frontal bossing and saddle nose. Based on the findings of chest and spine radiographs and ultrasound the case was diagnosed as
a rare bone disorder “Achondroplasia”. This case also presents a unique feature of polydactyly. Polydactyly is a manifestation in clinical
medicine because it can serve as an indicator for a plethora of congenital anamolies. This case gained dental interest because of its
characteristic craniofacial features. This article highlights the peculiar manifestations of this anamoly. |
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| ISSN: | 2249-782X 0973-709X |