Open AccessCase Report on Familial Maxillomandibular Synostosis- A Rare Presentation
Author(s) -
Richa Chaudhary,
Bhushan N. Lakhkar,
Sachin Damke,
Sham Lohiya
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
journal of nepal paediatric society
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.13
H-Index - 8
eISSN - 1990-7982
pISSN - 1990-7974
DOI - 10.3126/jnps.v39i1.25992
Subject(s) - medicine , synostosis , presentation (obstetrics) , maxilla , craniosynostosis , mandible (arthropod mouthpart) , deformity , facial deformity , orthodontics , pediatrics , dentistry , surgery , botany , biology , genus
Congenital maxillomandibular synostosis is a rare congenital deformity associated with fusion between maxilla and mandible. We report a case of a five years old child who presented with inability to open her mouth since birth. Similar history was present in the elder sister. Diagnosis of familial congenital synostosis was made and was surgically managed.