Ellis Van Creveld syndrome

J Indian Soc Pedod Prev Dent. 2007:25 Suppl:S5-7.

Abstract

Ellis Van Creveld syndrome is a rare disorder and is a form of short-limbed dwarfism. It is an autosomal recessive disorder characterized by tetrad of disproportionate dwarfism, post-axial polydactyly, ectodermal dysplasia and heart defects. This case report presents a classical case of a seven-year-old boy with Ellis Van Creveld syndrome presented with discrete clinical findings.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Child
  • Dental Care for Children*
  • Dental Care for Chronically Ill*
  • Ellis-Van Creveld Syndrome / complications*
  • Ellis-Van Creveld Syndrome / diagnosis
  • Fatal Outcome
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Mouth Diseases / etiology*