Diagnosis, Early Care, and Treatment of Hallermann-Streiff Syndrome: A Review of the Literature

Pediatr Ann. 2021 May;50(5):e227-e231. doi: 10.3928/19382359-20210415-01. Epub 2021 May 1.

Abstract

Hallermann-Streiff syndrome is a rare congenital disorder characterized by a wide spectrum of craniofacial abnormalities. A review of the available literature reveals that only approximately 200 cases of the disease have been reported worldwide. For this article, we performed a literature review as a basis for a proposed scheme for early care and treatment. A comprehensive database search was carried out with the use of Medline (PubMed), ISI Web of Science, and ScienceDirect/Scopus. Of the 551 studies initially found, an evaluation using inclusion and exclusion criteria ultimately resulted in a total of 33 articles. Most of the articles are case reports, and only approximately 20% of these articles include treatment options. We propose an early care and treatment schedule based on the presented symptoms. [Pediatr Ann. 2021;50(5):e227-e231.].

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Child
  • Early Diagnosis
  • Hallermann's Syndrome* / diagnosis
  • Hallermann's Syndrome* / genetics
  • Hallermann's Syndrome* / therapy
  • Humans
  • Rare Diseases