Annals and Essences of Dentistry
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Abstract

VAN DER WOUDE SYNDROME - CASE REPORT

Dhaval N Mehta, Ketaki N Gandhi

Genes contains the blue prints for human growth and development. Van der Woude syndrome is a developmental disorder characterized by lip pits on lower lip, cleft palate alone or with cleft lip in some cases & missing teeth. The features of VWS are discussed here with a case report. Bilateral lip pits with submucous cleft palate and bifid uvula were appreciated in the case.

Published Date: 2010-06-30;