Silver-Russell Syndrome: Orthodontic Perspective

J Coll Physicians Surg Pak. 2020 Dec;30(12):1352-1354. doi: 10.29271/jcpsp.2020.12.1352.

Abstract

Silver-Russell syndrome (SRS) is a rare disorder characterised by prenatal and postnatal growth deficiency, a relatively large head size with triangular face, a prominent forehead, body asymmetry, feeding difficulties, clinodactyly and other features. Abnormalities of chromosome number 7 and 11 have been found in 60% of patients, but the diagnosis of the disease is mainly by ascertaining clinical features. We, herein, report a case of an 11-year boy who presented to Orthodontics Department of Armed Forces Institute of Dentistry (AFID), for treatment of craniofacial and oral problems, which included small-sized jaws and severely crowded teeth. The patient is undergoing serial extraction treatment at the moment, which will be followed by further orthodontic treatment. Key Words: Silver-Russell syndrome, Growth deficiency, Triangular face, Body asymmetry.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Humans
  • Male
  • Malocclusion*
  • Silver-Russell Syndrome* / diagnosis
  • Silver-Russell Syndrome* / genetics