Open AccessAchondroplasia with Polydactyly: A Case Report
Author(s) -
Caroline Frank,
Sameeya Shariff,
Pavani Muddepalle,
Balasubramanian Karthika,
Sridhar Thathekalva
Publication year - 2017
Publication title -
journal of clinical and diagnostic research
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2249-782X
pISSN - 0973-709X
DOI - 10.7860/jcdr/2017/24678.9477
Subject(s) - frontal bossing , polydactyly , medicine , achondroplasia , short stature , nose , girl , forehead , orthodontics , pediatrics , anatomy , psychology , developmental psychology
An eight-year-old girl child reported to the Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology with the chief complaint of unerupted permanent teeth for past two years. The child presented features like disproportionately short stature, rhizomelic shortening of arms and legs, long face, frontal bossing and saddle nose. Based on the findings of chest and spine radiographs and ultrasound the case was diagnosed as a rare bone disorder "Achondroplasia". This case also presents a unique feature of polydactyly. Polydactyly is a manifestation in clinical medicine because it can serve as an indicator for a plethora of congenital anamolies. This case gained dental interest because of its characteristic craniofacial features. This article highlights the peculiar manifestations of this anamoly.