tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4082643038671225434.post488928443669218535..comments2023-10-07T01:34:01.774-07:00Comments on Case of the Day: MalocclusionCraighttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17072102331564743101noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4082643038671225434.post-55939126851100683012013-07-06T21:10:32.927-07:002013-07-06T21:10:32.927-07:00Malocclusion
This is Apert syndrome, a syndromic ...Malocclusion<br /><br />This is Apert syndrome, a syndromic craniosynostosis (premature fusion or growth arrest at one of the cranial sutures) from a mutation in fibroblast growth factor receptor 2. Note the bicoronal synostosis and maxillary hypoplasia giving a flat, recessed forehead and flat midface. Patients also have exorbitism, hypertelorism, a laterally down-sloping slant, low-set ears, and abnormally small, flat nasal structure. Oral exam shows a high arched palate and class 3 malocclusion.<br /><br />Sources: UpToDate; Wikipedia.Craighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17072102331564743101noreply@blogger.com