Syndrome of Hajdu-Cheney: three case reports of orofacial interest

Cleft Palate Craniofac J. 2010 Nov;47(6):645-53. doi: 10.1597/09-030. Epub 2010 Mar 1.

Abstract

Hajdu-Cheney syndrome is a rare, probably autosomal dominant connective tissue disorder with a variable expressivity. It is characterized by an osteoporotic skeleton, acro-osteolysis, a proportionate short stature, and distinctive orofacial anomalies. The aim of this article is to focus on the orofacial manifestations in two sporadic cases and one familial case with Hajdu-Cheney syndrome. Several common dental and craniofacial features are described. In contrast to earlier proposed diagnostic features, these patients show persisting deciduous teeth, problematic tooth eruption, and tendency toward a Class III malocclusion.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Cephalometry
  • Child
  • Facial Bones / abnormalities*
  • Facies*
  • Female
  • Hajdu-Cheney Syndrome / pathology*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Malocclusion / etiology*
  • Malocclusion / therapy
  • Malocclusion, Angle Class III / etiology
  • Mandible / abnormalities
  • Retrognathia / etiology
  • Tooth Abnormalities / etiology*
  • Tooth, Unerupted / surgery