Annals and Essences of Dentistry
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Abstract

PROMINENT OROFACIAL FINDINGS IN KLIPPEL-TRENAUNAY SYNDROME

Lakshmayya Naidu D, Srinivasa Raju M, Sumit Goel

Klippel-Trenaunay syndrome is a triad of congenital anomalies characterized by nevus flammeus, varicosities, and unilateral bony and soft tissue hypertrophy. Orofacial manifestations include facial asymmetry, jaw enlargement, and malocclusions as well as premature tooth eruption. Presented here is an illustrative report of Klippel Trenaunay syndrome in a 30 year old male patient showing all the characteristic findings.

Published Date: 2010-12-31;