Annals and Essences of Dentistry
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Abstract

TREACHER COLLINS SYNDROME: CASE REPORT AND REVIEW OF LITERATURE

Ravichandra Sekhar Kotha, Vijaya Prasad KE, Aron Arun Kumar Vasa, Suzan Sahana

Treacher-Collins syndrome (TCS) is a rare congenital, craniofacial disorder that is inherited as an autosomal dominant pattern. The present case report describes TCS in a Caucasian girl aged 8 years with full tetrad of cardinal features in addition to mental retardation, deafness and dumbness since birth. The management of the child while delivering the treatment requires patience, skill and knowledge about the condition, which are essential for a Pedodontist and treatment that has to be tailored to the specific needs of each individual and preferably done by a multidisciplinary management team.

Published Date: 2010-12-31;