Dentofacial features of a family with Crouzon syndrome. Case reports

Aust Dent J. 1997 Feb;42(1):11-7. doi: 10.1111/j.1834-7819.1997.tb00089.x.

Abstract

Crouzon syndrome is an autosomal dominant condition characterized by craniosynostosis with associated dentofacial anomalies. This paper describes the variable clinical features in affected individuals over two generations of a family with particular reference to the dentofacial deformities and discussion of management strategies.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Child, Preschool
  • Craniofacial Dysostosis / pathology*
  • Craniosynostoses / pathology
  • Exophthalmos / pathology
  • Female
  • Genes, Dominant
  • Humans
  • Hypertelorism / pathology
  • Infant
  • Jaw Abnormalities / pathology*
  • Male
  • Malocclusion, Angle Class III / pathology*
  • Pedigree
  • Sleep Apnea Syndromes / pathology