Journal of the Korean Academy of Pediatric Dentistry 2004;31(1):120-125.
Published online February 29, 2004.
DENTAL MANAGEMENT OF CHILDREN WITH CORNELIA DE LANGE SYNDROME
 
Cornelia de Lange Syndrome 환아의 치과 치료
백병주, 김재곤, 양연미, 박종하, 김성희
전북대학교 치과대학 소아치과학교실 및 구강생체과학연구소
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Abstract
Cornelia de Lange syndrome is a disorder of unknown etiology resulting in an syndrome characterized by specific dysmorphic features. Therefore this syndrome is diagnosed only by clinical features and other examinations for diagnostic aim are not effective. There are general growth retardation, mental retardation, hypertrichosis, confluent eye brows, low hair line, broad nasal bridge, anteverted nose tip, malformed limbs, webbing of toes, heart defect, gastroesophageal reflux disease, ear and ocular problems. Features associated oral structures are micrognathia, delayed eruption of teeth, cleft lip, cleft plate, thin upper lip and downturned angles of mouth. These are cases about two children who visited Department of Pediatric Dentistry of Chonbuk National University because of dental caries with Cornelia do Lange syndrome.
Key Words: Cornelia de Lange syndrome, Dysmorphic features, Characteristic facial appearance


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