Median mandibular cleft in SAMS syndrome - A rare case report.
Indian J Dent Res
; 34(2): 223-225, 2023.
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ABSTRACT
Rationale SAMS syndrome is a rare genetic disorder characterized by midline facial clefting, skeletal anomalies, and other defects. Salient Features Among the craniofacial manifestations of SAMS syndrome is the presence of a median mandibular cleft (MMC). MMC is a rare occurrence and in this syndrome, it poses a complex challenge for both functional and aesthetic reasons. Patient. Findings:
This rare case report describes the successful correction of an MMC in an 18-month-old child diagnosed with SAMS syndrome. Treatment This report describes the presentation, diagnosis and treatment. The surgical intervention involved a meticulous, single stage, osseous reconstruction. The mechanism of MMC in SAMS syndrome is discussed.Outcomes:
Early intervention for MMC in SAMS syndrome patients can offer promising outcomes.Key words
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Cleft Palate
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Micrognathism
Limits:
Humans
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Infant
Language:
En
Journal:
Indian J Dent Res
Journal subject:
ODONTOLOGIA
Year:
2023
Document type:
Article
Affiliation country:
India
Publication country:
IN
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INDIA
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ÍNDIA